Keywords: Vertical writing
Item 74110
Vertical writing practice sentences, ca. 1900
Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: circa 1900 Media: Pencil on paper
Item 74108
'How To Teach Vertical Writing' manual, 1898
Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1898 Media: Ink on paper
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Horace W. Shaylor: Portland Penman
Horace W. Shaylor, a native of Ohio, settled in Portland and turned his focus to handwriting, developing several unique books of handwriting instruction. He also was a talented artist.
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Britain was especially interested in occupying Maine during the Colonial era to take advantage of the timber resources. The tall, straight, old growth white pines were perfect for ships' masts to help supply the growing Royal Navy.
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Bath's Historic Downtown - Project Overview
"… their research using copies of items from the Vertical File in the History Room. Miss Corrigan, Miss Curry, Mr. Meserve, Miss King, and Mrs."
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