Spelling Collection (page 3)

240 ways to spell scissors, newspaper cutting from 1829, copied in 1963. Artist
240 ways to spell scissors, newspaper cutting from 1829, copied in 1963. A newspaper cutting from 1839 telling of the 240 possible variations on the way to spell scissors

American colonial hornbook, 18th century
AMERICAN HORNBOOK. American colonial hornbook, 18th century

From The Manuscript Of Oliver Twist By Charles Dickens, Showing That Mr. Bill Sikes First Had His Name Spelled With A Y, And Including Passages Not In The Published Book

Faith Composite

Girl and boy on a cutout New Year card with alphabet bricks. Date: circa 1890s

Childs slate and toy gun on a Christmas card. early 20th century

LOLLIPOP CAT
A cat lollipop man, holding up a Stop sign for a little girl cat, on her way to school with her spelling bag over her arm! Date: early 1930s

McGUFFEYs READER, 1879. Lesson page from an edition of William Holmes McGuffeys First Eclectic Reader, 1879

Animals at a French Zoo - heucorya (?) - animal with slender back-curving horns. Part of Box 209 Boswell collection - Old and New French Zoo. Slide 8

Pier, Margate - looking out through Ships Masts over water to town. Part of Box 145 Boswell Collection - East Coast. Margate was recorded as Meregate in 1264 and as Margate in 1299

Pigs sitting on a school bench on a Victorian scrap
Eight pigs sitting on a school bench on a Victorian scrap. Date: circa 1890s

Donkeys in a field on a Christmas card
Donkeys in a field at sunrise on a Christmas card, the shadows from their legs spelling out the words: A Merry Xmas. Date: circa 1890s

Marco Barbarigo
MARCO BARBARIGO (ruled 1485 - 1486) Doge of Venice (The spelling on the engraving is incorrect) Date: circa 1480

Meteorite India 1857
Quenngouch, India : (spelling uncertain) spectacular meteorite explodes over the town in fine weather. Date: 26-27 December 1857

People in historical costume on a New Year card, standing and sitting on ice and spelling out the words NEW YEAR. Date: circa 1890s

Kitten with letter cards on a Christmas card
Kitten with letter cards spelling out Merry Xmas on a Christmas card. Date: circa 1890s

Book cover, Learning to Spell, by Irene Martyn. Showing a girl at a desk in front of a blackboard. Date: circa 1940s

God Save the Queen
Arrangement of people spelling out God Save the Queen. Date: victorian era

Subathers Form a Word
A group of innovative sunbathers, form the word l Italia, presumably on a beach in Italy! Date: early 1930s

WEBSTERs SPELLING BOOK. A spread from the 1795 edition of Noah Websters The American Spelling Book

LEMENTARY SCHOOL, 1937. An elementary classroom for migrant children at Skyline Farms, Alabama. Oil over photograph by Arthur Rothstein, February, 1937

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, 1937. An elementary classroom for migrant children at Skyline Farms, Alabama. Photograph by Arthur Rothstein, February, 1937

NOAH WEBSTER (1758-1843). American lexicographer and author. Title page of the first known edition of Noah Websters speller entitled American Spelling Book, 1788

NEW ENGLAND PRIMER, 1727. A page from the earliest extant edition of The New England Primer, Boston, 1727

NEW ENGLAND PRIMER, 1727. A page of the rhymed alphabet from the earliest extant edition of The New England Primer, Boston, 1727

WEBSTERs SPELLING BOOK. A spread from the 1793 edition of Noah Websters The American Spelling Book

Weapons department personnel on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS John C
Gulf of Alaska, June 24, 2009 - Weapons department personnel spell out John Finn on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS John C

Aerial view of Sailors lined up in formation to represent USS Pennsylvanias 50th
Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, Washington, July 20, 2005 - Sailors line up in formation to spell out the word Fifty to represent USS Pennsylvanias 50th Patrol out to sea

A SPELLING BEE: A FAIR COMPETITOR PUZZLED. ENGRAVING 1876, UK, britain, british, europe, united kingdom, great britain, european

The word NETWORK among on the letterpress letters

The word COPYRIGHT among the letterpress letters

NOAH WEBSTER (1758-1843). American lexicographer and author. Title page of the first known edition of Noah Websters speller entitled American Spelling Book, 1788

Girl (4-5) learning alphabet (B&W)

HORNBOOK, 18TH CENTURY. American colonial hornbook of the 18th century. Reproduction, American, mid or late 19th century

WEBSTERs SPELLING BOOK. Page from Noah Websters Elementary Spelling Book, c1908

SPELLING BOOK, 1755. The truant boys. Woodcut from Fennings Speller, an American spelling primer published in 1755

SPELLING BOOK, 1755. Virtuous Tommy gives naughty Harry some good advice. Woodcut from Fennings Speller, an American spelling primer published in 1755

PICTORIAL PRIMER, c1845. Pages from an American primer

NEW ENGLAND PRIMER, 1727. A page from the earliest extant edition of The New England Primer, Boston, Massachusetts, 1727

AMERICAN PRIMER, c1845. Page from an American pictorial primer, c1845

AMERICAN PICTORIAL PRIMER. Detail of a lesson page from an American pictorial primer, c1835

McGUFFEYs PRIMER, 1881. Lesson page from an edition of William Holmes McGuffey s
McGUFFEYs PRIMER, 1881. Lesson page from an edition of William Holmes McGuffeys Eclectic Primer, 1881

McGUFFEYs PRIMER, 1840. Lesson page from an edition of William Holmes McGuffey s
McGUFFEYs PRIMER, 1840. Lesson page from an edition of William Holmes McGuffeys Eclectic Primer, 1840

McGUFFEYs READER, 1879. Lesson page from an edition of William Holmes McGuffey s
McGUFFEYs READER, 1879. Lesson page from an edition of William Holmes McGuffeys Frist Eclectic Reader, 1879

McGUFFEYs PRIMER, c1840. Lesson page from an edition of William Holmes McGuffey s
McGUFFEYs PRIMER, c1840. Lesson page from an edition of William Holmes McGuffeys Eclectic Primer, c1840

Chinese woman carrying her wares to market in two bags tied to the end of a yolk across her shoulders. Note the wonderful spelling mistake: " Happy New Year and Maxs" !! Date: 1910s

Teacher gets funny response from young boy
A Teacher gets funny response to a question asked to a forthright young flame-haired chap. " Yes, Bobby, C stands for Cat; now what does D stand for

A SPELLING BEE: A FAIR COMPETITOR PUZZLED. ENGRAVING 1876, UK, britain, british, europe, united kingdom, great britain, european

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"Exploring the Power of Spelling: From Esperanto to Webster's Legacy" Language has always been a fascinating tool for communication, and one aspect that often captures our attention is spelling. At a glance, we can witness the beauty and complexity of different languages, such as Esperanto with its unique structure. In the realm of English spelling, Noah Webster stands tall as the schoolmaster of the Republic. His efforts to standardize American English through his dictionary have left an indelible mark on language education. Victorian nursery rhymes like "Little Jack Jelf was Put on the Shelf" not only entertained children but also served as clever mnemonic devices for learning correct spellings in a playful manner. These charming illustrations bring back memories of childhood innocence. William Heath Robinson's comical depiction of "The Latest Spelling Test" reminds us that even in times past, spelling tests were both dreaded and humorous experiences. The intricate contraptions he imagined add whimsy to this timeless challenge. McGuffey's Primer from 1840 showcases how early educators recognized the importance of teaching proper spelling from an early age. This title page serves as a reminder that foundational literacy skills are crucial for future success. During World War II, greetings cards featuring R. A. F Spitfires showcased patriotism while reminding soldiers about their loved ones back home. In these messages filled with heartfelt words, correct spelling became essential to convey emotions accurately across distances. Comic postcards depicting couples at seaside resorts reveal how written correspondence played a significant role in maintaining relationships during simpler times. Properly spelled letters expressed love and longing between partners separated by circumstances or distance. Wallis & Steevens' road roller OU5979 and general-purpose engine HO5601 remind us that even machinery requires precise labeling and instructions – another testament to the significance of accurate spelling in various domains beyond just language itself. A child's slate juxtaposed with a toy gun on a Christmas card symbolizes the balance between education and play.