The Theory and Practice of Handwriting/Appendix 1

by John Jackson

APPENDICES

APPENDIX I

Contrasts or specimens of the two styles of caligraphy written (as in Fig. 51) by the same persons; save in Figures 52 and 61.

Queen Elizabeth’s Upright style.

Queen Elizabeth’s Sloping style.

Fig. 51.

Further specimens of the Italian style during the reign of Elizabeth. These facsimiles are remarkable as exhibiting the extremely demoralizing influence of the Sloping style.

Fig. 52.

Lord Nelson’s writing before losing his right arm.

Lord Nelson’s writing with his left hand after losing his right arm.

Fig. 53.

Fig. 54.–After three months’ practice in the Vertical Style at School.

Fig. 55.–After six months’ tuition in the Vertical Style at School.

Fig. 56.–After two years in the Vertical Style at School.

Fig 56.–After twelve months’ tuition in the Vertical Style School.

Fig. 58.–After two years at School in the Vertical Style.

Fig. 59.–After one year at School in the Vertical Style.

Fig. 60.–After two years at School learning the Vertical.

Fig. 61.–Specimens of pupil’s writing taken from the last pages of the Copy Books, in each of which there is a total absence of correction or guidance marks.