"The Elementary Spelling Book; Being an Improvement on the American Spelling Book by Noah Webster," circa 1848
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Noah Webster's speller offered simple guidelines for spelling and pronouncing American English words. Age-appropriate lessons taught schoolchildren to read and write, helping to define and unify American language. Known by its colored cover, Webster's "blue-backed speller" remained popular for more than 100 years. It sold so well that Webster was able to construct his New Haven, Connecticut, home using the proceeds.
Noah Webster's speller offered simple guidelines for spelling and pronouncing American English words. Age-appropriate lessons taught schoolchildren to read and write, helping to define and unify American language. Known by its colored cover, Webster's "blue-backed speller" remained popular for more than 100 years. It sold so well that Webster was able to construct his New Haven, Connecticut, home using the proceeds.
Artifact
Book
Date Made
circa 1848
Creators
Place of Creation
United States, New Hampshire, Claremont
United States, New York, New York
Creator Notes
Revision of a book by Noah Webster. Published by S. Ide, Agt. C.M. Co., Claremont, New Hampshire. Stereotyped by Charles C. Savage, 13 Chambers Street, New York.
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
00.1587.13
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Printing (Process)
Color
Blue
Dimensions
Height: 6.75 in
Width: 4.25 in
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