1788 Penmanship Notebook, Abijah Crane, Boston, MA. Oaxaca The extremely ballerina-esque exaggerated lengths

The extremely ballerina-esque exaggerated lengths of her jointed arms and legs are also pretty amazing

Such a pretty pair

Really a great set for young learners and creative thinkers of all ages

super simply made then so carefully and lovingly punch decorated to frame the watch it once would have held

maybe 1920s or 30s

1788 Penmanship Notebook, Abijah Crane, Boston, MA. Oaxaca The extremely ballerina-esque exaggerated lengthsIve bought and sold a number of 19th century penmanship and maths notebooks, including a couple British ones from the early 1800s, but never one from the 18th century, let alone an American one. This and another I am listed separately were kept by an Alijah Crane (Jr.) of Boston this one begun on July 24, 1788the same year the U. S. Constitution gained enough state votes for ratification, with the bill of rights ratified the following year. Pretty