Lecture - Tracing the Line of Beauty: The History of Cursive Handwriting

Thu, 19 Sep, 2024 at 07:00 pm

20 Zukor Rd, New City, NY, United States, New York 10956 | New City

Historical Society of Rockland County
Publisher/HostHistorical Society of Rockland County
Lecture - Tracing the Line of Beauty: The History of Cursive Handwriting
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In this illustrated lecture, Mark Wright will give us a look at the development of the teaching and use of script writing, starting in the 1600s, with an emphasis on the teaching of handwriting in the 19th century in the United States and United Kingdom. He will look at some examples of historical documents relevant to Rockland County history in his presentation.
About the presenter: Mark Wright has been writing 19th century-style script since 1961. He studied Slate letter carving and letter engraving in England with British masters. Applying handwriting analysis, he discovered missing Thoreau manuscripts in Concord, Massachusetts. Now retired, Mark taught English, humanities, film study, and creative writing at Northern Valley Regional High School in Demarest, New Jersey.
Please note: Space is limited for this lecture. Admission is $5, and reservations are strongly recommended. A waiting list will be compiled, and available spaces will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis.
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