I bought a huge stack of vintage papers (there was other fun stuff in the pile and I will share that with you later) for $10.00 the other day and look what was in there....receipts from the late 1800's with the most beautiful penmanship. I wish I could write like that....don't you?
Look at this one above...it says drugs, medicines, books, wall papers, fancy goods, toilet articles & etc. Boy, I wish I could step back in time to go to that store to check out the fancy goods and wall paper. The receipt from the photo below is 1849, I think that might be one of the oldest items I have.
Lucy is calling me as well as five loads of laundry that I need to get caught up on. Have a great day.
You lucky girl and what a great deal! I used to work for the county recorder years ago and was lucky to see some very old documents with the most beautiful handwriting. I'm with you...I would LOVE to step back in time and experience that time period. What a fun post, thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Karyn | April 25, 2009 at 02:47 PM
Wow! These old papers are wonderful!!! Yes, I love the beautiful writing and it's so interesting to read these and compare how much things have changed. Great find! Have a wonderful weekend!
Posted by: milli wagoner | April 25, 2009 at 03:24 PM
I do, indeed, wish my penmanship was that lovely. Beautiful pieces of ephemera. I'm the genealogy enthusiast in our family, so I spend a lot of time perusing old documents, with their perfectly formed letters.
Best Wishes,
Kay
Posted by: Kay Flynn-The Wrought Iron Gate | April 25, 2009 at 05:21 PM
Fantastic. I agree...how fun to go back in time and experience it all!
Posted by: Amy | April 25, 2009 at 06:31 PM
What fun!
Beautiful writing ... and a chance to "look back" by reading the notes, receipts and everyday events.
Thanks for sharing!
Betty :)
Posted by: Sammy Girl | April 25, 2009 at 07:59 PM
Absolutely gorgeous paper! How lucky to find a whole stack of them. Have fun creating with them (I probably wouldn't have the heart to cut them, but that is a problem I keep having).
Posted by: Marianne@songbirdisnesting | April 26, 2009 at 02:50 PM
looking at these is much more fun than laundry. i can relate!
the writing is beautiful. i always get a kick out of the word "fancy."
fun.
xo
Posted by: elyse | April 26, 2009 at 08:48 PM
Funny I mentioned that on my last blog post! I have a bunch of old receipts from my great grandparents too, and I covet their penmanship. I often complain about how the art of fine penmanship is not taught in schools anymore. It is truly a lost art. Sad.
Posted by: Heather | April 26, 2009 at 09:31 PM
Wow! Where are you shopping, because I never find treasures like this! What a great find!
Posted by: Erica H. | April 27, 2009 at 08:55 PM
10 dollars! You found such an amazing treasure!
Posted by: Marie | April 29, 2009 at 10:32 AM
I agree...the most gorgeous handwriting!!!
Posted by: jeanne | March 09, 2010 at 09:12 PM