Family Life in 19th Century Autograph Books

Autograph books provide a fascinating way to understand social interactions and genealogy. These objects contain signatures and messages from one’s friends and family, handwriting practice, drawings, and memorabilia. While going through the Indiana University Archives small collections, I found four of these books dating from the nineteenth century. I was immediately charmed by their Victorian […]

Dies schrieb Dir zur Erinnerung. . .” From Album Amicorum to Autograph Book – Max Kade Institute for German-American Studies – UW–Madison

Antique Floral Autograph Album Dated 1885

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Antique Floral Autograph Album Dated 1885

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