A Tutor to Penmanship or the Writing Master (in two parts)

Designer Major John Ayres British

Designer Thomas Ayres British

Engraver John Sturt British

1697–98

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Title: A Tutor to Penmanship or the Writing Master (in two parts)
Designer: Major John Ayres (British, active 1680–1700)
Designer: Thomas Ayres (British, late 17th century)
Engraver: John Sturt (British, London 1658–1730 London)
Published in: London
Date: 1697–98
Medium: Illustrations: engraving
Dimensions: 10 7/16 x 15 15/16 x 9/16 in. (26.5 x 40.5 x 1.5 cm)
Classification: Books
Credit Line: Harris Brisbane Dick Fund, 1929
Object Number: 29.106.1
Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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