Oct 15, 2019 · I have found this to be helpful as I read the different styles of handwriting on Civil War era CDV's and thought I'd share it. It depicts upper and lower case cursive writing styles from the 1800's.

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Jul 14, 2024 · Both the words "less" and "useless" in this example use it. Perfect! I was wondering if anyone would catch this. And you are absolutely correct, it takes practice to read old cursive. Old …

May 12, 2010 · We have some plain script cards, which is the only form of calling card I'd known of- interesting, all those pics! The various corners bent down signifying various things makes sense- you …

Jan 5, 2010 · The men and the subordinate officers climbed up the ridge without Grant's orders and to his amazement. The script made no mention of Hooker's good work on the Union right or Thomas' …

Aug 3, 2023 · I have only ever seen Confederate marked examples that bore JS anchor stamps, with some also being inventory numbered. The central government purchased numbered 40" barrel guns …

Jul 5, 2015 · Well, retreating through these woods is better than yesterday, backing off in that wide open field.

Jul 23, 2017 · My latest purchase, an 1844 dated Model 1836 Flintlock Pistol by R. Johnson. While the flintlock ignition system was pretty much obsolete by the beginning...

Jun 6, 2010 · I'm sure many of you are familiar with the A. L. Coble carving on lower Culp's Hill at Gettysburg. Pvt. Coble was a private in the 1st North Carolina Regiment at Gettysburg. The regiment …

Mar 15, 2013 · Therefore, let me assure you, that Kershaw's use of "flowery language" in the 1880 description of the Kirkland incident is in NO WAY indicative of deception, exaggeration, or …