r/Cursive

Looking to decipher the first word on the first full line (the word before “of Samuel”)
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Looking to decipher the first word on the first full line (the word before “of Samuel”)

The context I know is that this is an inscription in a 1694 Dutch commentary on Psalms, that Joel is Samuel’s son, and that Samuel passed away in 1838. Thanks for your help!

u/SleepytimeTeaBear01 — 10 hours ago

What does this say?

Found it in a book titled “Why The Dragon Breathes Fire” obviously it was given as a gift all i can make out is “ To Allison with best….holiday”

u/skzballer — 7 hours ago
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Please help! Would anyone be able to tell me what the causes of death are, and also the mother’s maiden name? TIA!

u/Bellbottom_Punk — 16 hours ago
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Can anyone help identify this signature?

found on the title page of a book Sunday After the War by Henry Miller. First Edition. Not Miller‘s signature. Can anyone make out the name?

u/baby_legs420 — 1 day ago
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Can anybody tell me what it says in the observation box on the far right for my great grandfather Anthony’s Baptism record?

I’m somewhat familiar with the Ecclesiastical Latin the Catholic Church uses in its letters. But if anyone else has any info they’d like to also share on that I’m open to advice. I’m unsure if it’s supposed to be a location name, the person above him has Roxbury listed in their observation box so that lead me to believe it’s a place name. But the year or number 1821 peaked my interest as my family didn’t move from Italy to Boston till 1901.

Also the place of birth place of my 2nd great grandfather I believe says St. Assunta in Rometta Italy. Please if somone thinks it’s something different do correct me because I feel I could be wrong. Thank you guys!

u/Acyoung143 — 1 day ago
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Please help me decipher this Norwegian construction description from 1938

It says something about some inner boards (“plater”) of 3.5cm. Specifically interested in this particular word. Thank you!

Edit: Partly deciphered in the chat. The text reads:

“Jernbetongveggen utarbeites med 3,5 cm (unknown-plater) paa innvendige side sat på lekter med mellemlag aa uimpregneret isolasjonspapp. Innvendige bærende vegger i jernbetong øvrige innvendige vegger aa 1/2 st's mur.”

There’s only one essential word missing.
More samples of the same handwriting has been added below. Thanks again!

u/Left-Middle8854 — 1 day ago

Tough one on the back of a 17th century painting I own

Would love any and all help in deciphering this!

u/lassoman69 — 1 day ago

Can any please help me decipher the second entry on this marriage document?

u/SharissaV — 1 day ago
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What is the monogram?

Can anyone tell me what the letters are in this monogram? I believe the middle letter is “L” but can’t decipher the other two… which may be the same letter.

Edit: Deciphered! Thank you to all who helped.

u/LuckyBlackPearl — 2 days ago
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Help me make out the cause of death on this death certificate?

Would like the 'Immediate cause of death' deciphered if you could, thanks in advance!

u/gizmohgchi — 3 days ago
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Can you make out the last name?

Trying to find who had sent this post card... I need the last name to figure it out though. I can obviously make out Ethel, but the last part not so much. Schools don't teach cursive extensively anymore so apologies if It's actually really easy to make out. My guess is Peake? Pake?

Thanks in advance.

u/gizmohgchi — 3 days ago

I can read most cursive but need help getting this as accurate as possible!

First image is as it was, second image is with the resolution increased for easier reading.

u/Kooky_Amphibian9618 — 3 days ago

Sus out a census with me, help!

Hello! I’m trying make out the occupation at the top. This was from the 1800s in Yorkshire, England. Thank you!

I thought cobbler but it doesn’t appear to be that. AI can’t come up with anything that seems to make sense either.

UPDATE: I found a more recent census where they were listed as a “Dyer”, and they had a second hand clothing shop that ran in the family. For everyone suspecting something related to fabric, I think you’re right. I still don’t know what word it would be though lol

u/cautiouslyskeptical — 4 days ago

I had bought a vintage book from 1960 and found out there was a library card inside but I’m awful at reading cursive… can anyone decipher the names on this card?

u/monroess_ — 4 days ago
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Can anyone help decipher/compare this 2008 Portuguese handwriting/signature?

u/green_wolf_18 — 3 days ago