Antique English Calligraphy Exercise by John Webb

“Commend good acts.”  Written repeatedly in sepia ink on paper, surrounded by 19th century marbled paper and in old frame.  Signed on reverse John Webb, 1861, English.  Intended as an exercise to perfect one’s handwriting as well as to influence the student’s values.  
Frame size:
Height 25.5cm (10”)
Width 19,5cm (7.75”)