How to fold your 18th century letter.

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  • @colleenmaguire1175
    @colleenmaguire1175 4 роки тому +278

    Most interesting. I am a costumed interpreter at an historic site and often use my writing desk and write letters. This is the first time I have seen the process for folding. Thanks for taking the time to make this video and others. It is a big help to re-enactors.

    • @pumpkintown
      @pumpkintown  4 роки тому +21

      Colleen I hope to put up more so keep watching! I want to use some copies of original letters to fold along with the viewer to try for themselves folding one from the 18th century based on fold lines!

    • @valley339
      @valley339 6 місяців тому +1

      😊

  • @NicoleCB
    @NicoleCB 3 роки тому +52

    I love that wax dripped on the flap, and was left there. Character.

    • @pumpkintown
      @pumpkintown  3 роки тому +5

      Thank you Nicole!

    • @NicoleCB
      @NicoleCB 3 роки тому +5

      @@pumpkintown 🙂 I later saw another one of your videos where you explain that you do it on purpose! Fantastic! Actually, you know what? When I I first saw this video, and saw the wax drip often a trail, I thought oh no! But how did he manage that?!?! And then I thought well I guess he could just peel the wax off, i guess. And then, I was like, wait a minute he's going to leave it on?! And then I was like oh that's kind of cool! No actually that's brilliantly cheeky and fun. ☺

  • @anotparticularlynotableguy
    @anotparticularlynotableguy 2 місяці тому +4

    I love this so much, thank you! I wish more people wrote letters today

  • @adrianmoreno7617
    @adrianmoreno7617 2 роки тому +64

    While deployed overseas, our local shopkeep has ran out of envelopes and I thought sending mail back to the States would be impossible. But while navigating through UA-cam I found your video and used this very technique to mail to my family. (You can imagine how happy my mother was to hear from her "little boy").
    Before I had joined the U.S. Marine Corps, I had never attempted writing a single letter. When I went to Basic Training, our only form of communication was via letters (with a few minor exceptions). Fast forward later and letter writing has become a favourite hobby of mine. Special Thanks from the U.S. Marines overseas!

    • @pumpkintown
      @pumpkintown  2 роки тому +8

      No way! God bless you and thank you for your service! This is extremely encouraging. Thanks for watching. Sometimes we can learn things from history to help us in this modern age!

  • @ames-03-c6n
    @ames-03-c6n 3 роки тому +36

    Your handwriting is beautiful!

    • @pumpkintown
      @pumpkintown  3 роки тому +6

      Thank you kindly Anneli Mae! Please subscribe and I hope in the near future to start adding videos about how to improve ones handwriting skills

  • @carrievanduzee6532
    @carrievanduzee6532 9 місяців тому +2

    Thank you for such an easy way to fold letter without the need for an envelope.

  • @manwhoismissingtwotoenails4811
    @manwhoismissingtwotoenails4811 Рік тому +28

    If southern academia is an aesthetic you'd be in it.

  • @Meowminx
    @Meowminx 7 місяців тому +4

    Your video passed my timeline and the title and your beautiful calligraphy handwriting got me sold. Thank you so much for sharing tips on how letters were written back then. Love the wax seal!

  • @roopkathasaha8584
    @roopkathasaha8584 3 роки тому +87

    this was so aesthetically pleasing to watch and your handwriting is amazing... love from india

    • @pumpkintown
      @pumpkintown  3 роки тому +1

      Thank you kindly! Very encouraging!

    • @claragomezb.7849
      @claragomezb.7849 2 роки тому +1

      @@pumpkintown Your handwriting is beautiful. Would you consider giving us a handwriting tutorial? I would love tips to refine mine.

    • @pumpkintown
      @pumpkintown  2 роки тому

      @@claragomezb.7849 I already have several videos! Please subscribe and check this one out! Thanks! ua-cam.com/video/f5vfg5bcQj8/v-deo.html

    • @claragomezb.7849
      @claragomezb.7849 2 роки тому +1

      @@pumpkintown Yay! Thank you.

    • @pumpkintown
      @pumpkintown  2 роки тому

      @@claragomezb.7849 My pleasure!

  • @lydiarowe491
    @lydiarowe491 3 роки тому +18

    Folding the letter can save on an extra envelope..good idea..thanks for sharing..⭐

    • @pumpkintown
      @pumpkintown  3 роки тому +1

      Thank you for watching! Please Subscribe!

    • @CaffeinePanda
      @CaffeinePanda 8 місяців тому +1

      You'll just need to make sure you find a good way to seal it for modern postal delivery that doesn't damage the contents of the letter (traditional wax seals are too brittle, modern supple wax seals tend to stick very well to the paper and don't crack open).

  • @cynthiamorgan5222
    @cynthiamorgan5222 2 місяці тому +1

    Very informative, interesting, and relaxing to watch thank you for sharing. you are very talented

    • @pumpkintown
      @pumpkintown  2 місяці тому

      Thank you kindly. The Lord be glorified

  • @mastersadvocate
    @mastersadvocate Рік тому +4

    Your handwriting is exquisit! You must have studied the eighteenth century at length to learn how to prepare an eighteenth century letter for posting. I also love your writing box! It is very interesting to look at! Thank you for sharing this video! ~Janet in Canada

    • @pumpkintown
      @pumpkintown  Рік тому

      That is very kind. Yes I study originals quite a good bit! Best way to improve handwriting!

  • @kittyfittsy
    @kittyfittsy 3 роки тому +13

    Wow the look of the edge writing in the folded areas is so cool!

    • @pumpkintown
      @pumpkintown  3 роки тому +2

      Thank you Rebecca! Keep watching and Subscribe if you havent already please. Thanks for watching!

  • @micheleac66
    @micheleac66 6 місяців тому +2

    I was looking for a more modern fold then I stubbled across this video, sir this is legendary knowledge and I'm gonna make sure to give this a try in the future. I had no clue that Francis Marion had written letters like such and I'm definitely gonna have let my father know about that small nerd fact.

    • @pumpkintown
      @pumpkintown  6 місяців тому

      Glad it was helpful! Thank you!

  • @lovernumber7
    @lovernumber7 2 роки тому +7

    Just what I was looking for! I used to have a friend who was an avid pen pal, and always loved how she folded her letter but never felt the need to. The other day I got some pretty letter paper set, but the envelopes where so much smaller, so this was very useful!

    • @pumpkintown
      @pumpkintown  2 роки тому +1

      Great! There is another folding video also, and please subscribe!

  • @yoshimckay4944
    @yoshimckay4944 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you for this video. I will probably be folding my letters like this for years to come. It as fun.

  • @V2dino
    @V2dino 2 роки тому +3

    I remember these days man 😔

  • @teacherleo20245
    @teacherleo20245 2 місяці тому +1

    That was awesome!

  • @beazuzmcceasar22
    @beazuzmcceasar22 2 роки тому +1

    Wow. I really enjoyed this.

    • @pumpkintown
      @pumpkintown  2 роки тому

      Thanks Bea, please subscribe!

    • @beazuzmcceasar22
      @beazuzmcceasar22 2 роки тому +1

      @@pumpkintown oh yes of course. I recently bought my own dipping pen set and seal stamp set too. A wonderful hobby.

    • @pumpkintown
      @pumpkintown  2 роки тому

      @@beazuzmcceasar22 I couldnt agree more. See my other videos on the same playlist

  • @BreeBenesh
    @BreeBenesh 4 роки тому +80

    Lovely. I'm wondering, where can I find a bone folder like the one you use in this video? I've never seen one quite this nice!

    • @TheMissPiplup
      @TheMissPiplup 3 роки тому +5

      Craft stores ought to carry them

    • @pumpkintown
      @pumpkintown  3 роки тому +9

      Bree I now have them on my online store here! pumpkintown-108720.square.site/product/bone-letter-opener-folder/340?cs=true&cst=custom

    • @bluefox7678
      @bluefox7678 2 роки тому +1

      @Oregano yes

    • @thevictorianedge5465
      @thevictorianedge5465 2 роки тому

      @Oregano yes or a scissor handle that has a rounded edge (be careful with scissors don't cut yourself).

    • @virginiavoigt2418
      @virginiavoigt2418 11 місяців тому +1

      You can even use the back of a teaspoon if you are out of other options.

  • @IrishAnnie
    @IrishAnnie 3 роки тому +2

    Tomorrow, I have to write 10 thank you cards. My handwriting is the worst! I’ll try to take my time and a better than normal job of it. Your handwriting (and carving) is astounding. You are a man from another time. By the way, I love your casual frock coat! ❤️

    • @pumpkintown
      @pumpkintown  3 роки тому +2

      Thank you it is a wrapping gown or banyan of the 18th century. Pick an original letter from history and try and practice the letterforms, that is the best way to learn. Thats what I did. Its really not calligraphy but just 18th century penmanship

  • @racheljolley26352
    @racheljolley26352 Рік тому +1

    Wow, how beautiful, thank you ❤

  • @yourkillerophelia
    @yourkillerophelia 3 роки тому +4

    Omg I love iiiit 😍😍😍😍 I wanna send a letter to a boy from Germany and i can’t wait for it 🥰🥰

    • @pumpkintown
      @pumpkintown  3 роки тому +2

      Excellent! Let me know how your letter folding goes!

  • @Jb-qn2xz
    @Jb-qn2xz 2 роки тому +3

    A year late but I fold letters the same way. Your penmanship is impeccable! I am currently working on mine it is terrible compared to yours but a work in progress none the less. Excellent video and work. If you (or anyone else) exchange letters let me know. It would be nice to exchange letters with people of similar interests!

    • @pumpkintown
      @pumpkintown  2 роки тому

      Thank you! The Lord is good. Consider joining the Wax Seal Society on Facebook! We share letters and enjoy writing as much as receiving!

  • @anso5833
    @anso5833 Місяць тому +1

    Beautiful letter! Is it possible the mark on 5:58 actually says april 30th because IV is 4, or is the camera just inverted?

    • @pumpkintown
      @pumpkintown  Місяць тому +1

      No, I am the one writing the letter and I put June 4 on there anticipating the date it would be received. See my other videos on the anatomy of the 18th century letter

  • @dongato9191
    @dongato9191 2 роки тому +1

    What a great channel. Thank you for such great content!

  • @annabellagardner3190
    @annabellagardner3190 2 роки тому +1

    I love this video. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and time
    Regards and best wishes
    Annabella
    Melbourne
    Victoria
    Australia

    • @pumpkintown
      @pumpkintown  2 роки тому

      Thank you for being interested! Please see my other videos on quill writing and letter folding!

  • @welwoodmusic
    @welwoodmusic 8 місяців тому +1

    Thank You for this!

    • @pumpkintown
      @pumpkintown  8 місяців тому

      Thank you for watching! Please subscribe and see my other videos in this series. I hope to post more letter writing videos upcoming Lords willing

    • @welwoodmusic
      @welwoodmusic 8 місяців тому +1

      @@pumpkintown What is your advice for sending wax sealed envelopes through the US Postal service? I just found out today what "hand canceling" is so that your wax seal envelope won't go through a machine, and possibly damaging the wax seal. I also want to use twine to wrap around my letter envelope as well for an added touch!🙂What is you experience, and successful intact delivery rate?
      Thanks!

    • @pumpkintown
      @pumpkintown  8 місяців тому

      @@welwoodmusic I send mine in a bubble mailer small envelope, and ask to hand cancel as well

  • @wittwittwer1043
    @wittwittwer1043 6 місяців тому +1

    I recently folded a letter into an envelope using a slightly different method. Differences: I put the seal on the inside, to the left of the signature line. I used a decorative decal to seal the letter on the outside. I haven't heard yet from the recipient regarding whether the letter got through the post; the size of the letter when folded into an envelope was approximately 3" x 4". I have sent letters with a wax seal on the flap, but one was returned with the seal destroyed by the USPS processing machine, so I don't put wax seals of the outside of an envelops anymore....

    • @pumpkintown
      @pumpkintown  6 місяців тому

      That’s clever! I am folding these from historical examples before the advent of modern postal processing machines. When I mail these I slip them into bubble mailer envelopes

  • @geniesejamison1996
    @geniesejamison1996 Рік тому +1

    Thank you , great information. 😀

  • @timeanagy3335
    @timeanagy3335 2 роки тому +1

    Beautiful!

  • @vTartaria
    @vTartaria Рік тому +1

    hey a basic tutorial on how you wax your seals? would be great to see

    • @pumpkintown
      @pumpkintown  Рік тому

      Here you go! Please subscribe! PERIOD WAX SEAL! How to Make a wax seal.
      ua-cam.com/video/68oY0t-vqaI/v-deo.html

  • @thevictorianedge5465
    @thevictorianedge5465 2 роки тому +1

    I loved this!!!!!!

  • @KindHarmony
    @KindHarmony Рік тому +2

    Came across this video as I love the art of penmanship. I also watched your trailer, and my goodness, you are so talented with your tombstone engraving. It's so perfect that it looks laser cut by a machine! So impressive. Any tendonitis issues? Looks to be demanding on the hands.

    • @pumpkintown
      @pumpkintown  Рік тому +1

      I did have some trouble 5 years ago but changed my technique and now all pain free, To God be the Glory! Thank you so much!

  • @ecr-9341
    @ecr-9341 3 роки тому +1

    So wonderful. Anxiously await your book I have ordered. Thank you for these great videos🇺🇸

    • @pumpkintown
      @pumpkintown  3 роки тому +3

      Thank you Mr Clark! Keep in touch and let me know of other videos that might be helpful to you sir! Thanks for your order!- David Gillespie

    • @ecr-9341
      @ecr-9341 3 роки тому

      @@pumpkintown : Will do Sir🇺🇸

  • @davidmolloy126
    @davidmolloy126 3 роки тому +1

    Thanks very much for a great video.

    • @pumpkintown
      @pumpkintown  3 роки тому +1

      Thank you Mr Molloy. I need to write some more letters!

    • @davidmolloy126
      @davidmolloy126 3 роки тому

      @@pumpkintown Ha ha! It's great seeing how it used to be done.

  • @Shay45
    @Shay45 3 роки тому +5

    Growing up I always used a pencil or pen in place of that bone folder

    • @thatonekidonaboat1269
      @thatonekidonaboat1269 3 роки тому +1

      Metal rulers are great, but be careful any ink on the actual ruler doesn't smear onto the paper

    • @pumpkintown
      @pumpkintown  2 роки тому

      Yes but bone rulers look cool!

  • @AlexSchor-y2h
    @AlexSchor-y2h 10 місяців тому +1

    Very nice. Thank you.

  • @theresedignard4267
    @theresedignard4267 2 роки тому +3

    I think the Bishop mark date is for April the fourth month of the year. IV, June is VI in Roman numerals. Fun video though. Great penmanship.

    • @pumpkintown
      @pumpkintown  2 роки тому

      Actually the Bishop Mark IV is the first two letters of the month of JUNE. June was spelled in the old style with J being the I in IUVE and the U is V as was also the style on Bishop Marks. A little bit backwards from what we are used to seeing these days isnt it? Thank you, Keep writing!

  • @deeqajml
    @deeqajml 3 роки тому +2

    this was so helpful thank u 💗!

  • @Macintoshes
    @Macintoshes 2 роки тому +1

    When you wrote the O with two slashes at 0:20, is that just a pretty design flourish, or does it stand for something? Thank you.

    • @pumpkintown
      @pumpkintown  2 роки тому

      Ornament purely, copy of John Hancocks flourish. Good question

  • @zamimakhatoon9215
    @zamimakhatoon9215 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you

  • @roselene-nz5wy
    @roselene-nz5wy Рік тому +1

    Thank youuuuuuu ❤❤❤

    • @pumpkintown
      @pumpkintown  Рік тому +1

      Yes ma’am thanks for watching!

  • @Macro-photographer
    @Macro-photographer 2 роки тому +1

    Great vid but I’m confused as you said on the back it has the bishop stamp and said “June” yet the Roman numerals you have marked is IV which is 4?

    • @pumpkintown
      @pumpkintown  2 роки тому +1

      To modern eyes yes it does look like a 4. But in the period these bishop marks were often using the old spellings with upper case J and an I And the U looking like Vs. Hence IVNE is shortened to IV. Period examples show this A’s should our reproductions! The Bible I read from is a copy of the 1611 King James Bible and today the superscript for my reading says “Iohn beheaded” for example

    • @Macro-photographer
      @Macro-photographer 2 роки тому

      @@pumpkintown thank you that’s very interesting! 👍🏻

  • @snehapb9407
    @snehapb9407 3 роки тому +1

    I really love this vedio 👍

    • @pumpkintown
      @pumpkintown  3 роки тому +1

      Thank you so much! Cant wait to write another letter!

  • @arielmalanga
    @arielmalanga Рік тому +1

    I just subscribed and am putting together an order. What ink do you recommend with the bone pen? Thank you. 🟠🟠

    • @pumpkintown
      @pumpkintown  Рік тому +1

      Our powdered ink or walnut hull ink or Higgins eternal black from hobby lobby! Thank you!

    • @arielmalanga
      @arielmalanga Рік тому

      @@pumpkintown Many thanks!

  • @user-el6nh1zw4v
    @user-el6nh1zw4v 3 роки тому +4

    Woah.. Your handwriting is so beautiful~ 😭 mine looks like chicken scratches 😂

    • @pumpkintown
      @pumpkintown  3 роки тому +4

      Mine did too in College. Practice Practice Practice. Take a piece of handwriting you find on the internet you like and copy it over and over, it is the best help! Thank you!

    • @user-el6nh1zw4v
      @user-el6nh1zw4v 3 роки тому

      @@pumpkintown thank you so much for that encouragement 💜💜

  • @Aestheticaye
    @Aestheticaye Рік тому +1

    Apologies if this is a repeat question, but what sort of writing paper do you use?

    • @pumpkintown
      @pumpkintown  Рік тому

      Laid paper with rag pulp content. We sell some on our online store

  • @danfun008
    @danfun008 4 роки тому +5

    Thank you for the Video, thoroughly enjoyed it. Also. What is the Bishops mark? I googled it but am finding it hard to find one. I also wonder how it works. I am new to your channel. So I've not yet looked to see if you've talked about it before. So far the info is hard to find.

    • @pumpkintown
      @pumpkintown  4 роки тому +2

      I will try and do a video soon that includes the Bishop mark and what it is . Too complicated to write here! lol! Thanks for the kind words and keep watching! Ask questions, that will be great!

  • @instructoracademico8672
    @instructoracademico8672 2 роки тому +1

    Nice video. How did you write "Fort Detroit" and "packet post" ? Looks like type-writer style.

    • @pumpkintown
      @pumpkintown  2 роки тому +1

      Good question. I used rubber letter stamps. I have other videos showing that I think

  • @mvl8209
    @mvl8209 2 роки тому +1

    You said it can be quite tricky to get the paper into the little pouch that you created. Wouldn't it help if you fold over the corners of the larger piece a bit more, so you get / \ instead of | | ? Or do you do it that way because that's how you saw it done with real letters and want to stick to authenticity?
    PS: I LOVE your handwriting!!

    • @pumpkintown
      @pumpkintown  2 роки тому +1

      Thank you for your kind words. You got it! I have not seen an original folded that way, but your idea makes sense and is a good one indeed. Practice practice practice, but practice with a purpose using your favorite handwriting styles for the best practice!

    • @mvl8209
      @mvl8209 2 роки тому

      @@pumpkintown I have no fancy handwriting yet (it's better than a doctor, buuut sometimes I can't read my own text after a month or so when seeing the same paper again 😅)
      So I will have to look up tutorials for fancy and legible writing, and maybe buy some specialized pens (because I use ballpoint pens if I ever write something down at this moment). Still a lot of work to go to even come close to your level!

  • @jackeroy
    @jackeroy 2 роки тому +1

    very interesting! what does the "IH4" on the bottom left hand corner of the letter mean?

    • @pumpkintown
      @pumpkintown  2 роки тому

      I have seen it on 2 period letters, I have no idea!

  • @ttp4779
    @ttp4779 3 місяці тому +1

    Might i ask what gsm is the paper you use ?

    • @pumpkintown
      @pumpkintown  2 місяці тому

      We sell it! See our online store at
      www.pumpkintownprimitives.com

  • @lorieannetante8933
    @lorieannetante8933 3 роки тому +3

    that was lovely! may I know what's that thing that you used for sealing?

    • @pumpkintown
      @pumpkintown  3 роки тому +1

      Lorie Anne Are you referring to my seal or the sealing wax?

    • @lorieannetante8933
      @lorieannetante8933 3 роки тому +1

      @@pumpkintown both of them

    • @pumpkintown
      @pumpkintown  3 роки тому +1

      @@lorieannetante8933 My Seal is hand engraved and hand made from Brass and Bone, I fit the handle to it and a friend engraved teh face with a chisel graver. The sealing wax is red wax of a period manufacture and we have it for sale on our online store here pumpkintown-108720.square.site/
      We also have seals on our online store as well. What video would you like for me to do next? I would love to hear your feedback! Thank you kindly!

  • @thenorthernwolf7102
    @thenorthernwolf7102 Рік тому +1

    Where did you buy that box form?

    • @pumpkintown
      @pumpkintown  Рік тому +1

      I sell them here on our online store
      pumpkintown-108720.square.site

  • @sjtherese6011
    @sjtherese6011 2 роки тому +1

    Does this letter actually hold up in the traditional post? Like not come undone, and get to its destination okay?

    • @pumpkintown
      @pumpkintown  2 роки тому

      Some have but I wouldn’t test it. I send mine in a bubble wrapped envelope in hopes the seal arrives intact. Good question. If you do try it take in into the post office and request it to be hand cancelled

  • @MrQt247ha
    @MrQt247ha 2 роки тому +1

    What happens when you have more than 1 page? Would it still be appropriate?

    • @pumpkintown
      @pumpkintown  2 роки тому

      Absolutely just a little harder to fold

  • @bashkillszombies
    @bashkillszombies 11 місяців тому +1

    Is it appropriate to send ankle pics in a first letter?

    • @pumpkintown
      @pumpkintown  11 місяців тому

      That is for you to decide

  • @rohinibhat4955
    @rohinibhat4955 3 роки тому +3

    What kind of paper do you use for these letters?

    • @pumpkintown
      @pumpkintown  3 роки тому

      Laid paper! We have it for sale here pumpkintown-108720.square.site/product/southworth-laid-paper-for-letter-writing/363?cs=true&cst=custom

  • @willht4_90
    @willht4_90 3 роки тому +1

    Hello budy, how are you? I saw that at the beginning of the video you use a quill pen. Could you tell me where you got one? Did you buy it or did it? And what paint do you use?

    • @pumpkintown
      @pumpkintown  3 роки тому +1

      We actually sell these quills here on our online store for $10 each. pumpkintown-108720.square.site/product/feather-quill-professionally-cut-top-quality-/323?cs=true&cst=custom And the ink I use is right here on our online store pumpkintown-108720.square.site/product/ink-powder-pack/38?cs=true&cst=custom

    • @willht4_90
      @willht4_90 3 роки тому +3

      @@pumpkintown Oh! Thank you! Do you deliver your products internationally? Because I am from Brazil.

    • @pumpkintown
      @pumpkintown  3 роки тому

      @@willht4_90 I can try to yes. Email me a list of what you like and I will see if we can ship them to you. david@pumpkintownprimitives.com and our online store is at pumpkintown-108720.square.site/

  • @dendenpadilla3194
    @dendenpadilla3194 3 роки тому +1

    What is the Size of the letters when folding??

    • @pumpkintown
      @pumpkintown  2 роки тому

      Close to an 8.5”
      By 11” sheet of paper.

  • @bellay8171
    @bellay8171 Рік тому +2

    His hands are like Mr. Darcy from Pride And Prejudice

    • @pumpkintown
      @pumpkintown  Рік тому

      That is a great compliment! Thank you

    • @madwolf
      @madwolf Місяць тому

      Which version?

  • @samuele_xdvr2350
    @samuele_xdvr2350 2 роки тому +1

    Excuse me Mister,
    is that an a3 or an a4?

    • @pumpkintown
      @pumpkintown  2 роки тому

      A4

    • @samuele_xdvr2350
      @samuele_xdvr2350 2 роки тому +1

      @@pumpkintown Thank you Mr., aren't them too mutch narrow when folded?
      For a letter I mean, because I've tried and it looks like a ticket rather than a letter. Thanks in advance.

    • @pumpkintown
      @pumpkintown  2 роки тому +1

      No sir it’s what I used on the video. 8.5 by 11”. Sometimes I cut one inch off of the length or width first so it doesn’t look like a modern cut or size paper, try a sheet of typing paper or copy paper along with video to get the folds right and practice! You can do it! David G

    • @samuele_xdvr2350
      @samuele_xdvr2350 2 роки тому

      @@pumpkintown Sincerely thank Mister.
      Mihi Vale
      ~Samuele

  • @Bluwoo-ct6wz
    @Bluwoo-ct6wz 4 роки тому +8

    Kinda looks like an envelope! 😆

    • @pumpkintown
      @pumpkintown  4 роки тому +2

      Yes this would have been used as its own envelope!

    • @Bluwoo-ct6wz
      @Bluwoo-ct6wz 4 роки тому +2

      @@pumpkintown I think that’s really cool!

    • @pumpkintown
      @pumpkintown  4 роки тому +1

      @@Bluwoo-ct6wz thank you kindly!

  • @afridaamin4309
    @afridaamin4309 2 роки тому +1

    Don't i need to write my own address on one side opposite the address I'm sending the letter to ?

    • @pumpkintown
      @pumpkintown  2 роки тому

      No it wasn’t done in those days! See my video about the anatomy of a letter!

  • @isabellamartins2392
    @isabellamartins2392 3 роки тому +1

    que lindo

  • @mr.creator5353
    @mr.creator5353 4 роки тому +1

    Is it owl quill

  • @JakeHellbach
    @JakeHellbach 3 роки тому +1

    None of your links work.

    • @pumpkintown
      @pumpkintown  3 роки тому

      Thanks for the heads up! Our online store is now at pumpkintown-108720.square.site/

  • @bruchett4799
    @bruchett4799 3 роки тому +2

    well, whoever got the letter will get it until April 30th haha :)

  • @saraswatih9703
    @saraswatih9703 2 роки тому

    Not very efficient for the privacy of the content. Even though there is a seal, the contents can been seen from the side

    • @pumpkintown
      @pumpkintown  2 роки тому +1

      I agree to some extent. But, Efficiency isnt the goal here. It is historical accuracy. This is one way original letters were folded. On other videos I show other methods that are also period and wont reveal the contents of the letter. Check out my anatomy of the 18th century letter. Most of us writing 18th century letters arent trying to hide the contents necessarily anyway. The best way is to fold the two halves all the way to the inside and overlap. Then the contents cant be seen! Thanks for the observation.

  • @esya9528
    @esya9528 3 роки тому +2

    When you want to do that.. but your letter will look ugly

    • @pumpkintown
      @pumpkintown  3 роки тому +2

      I’m not quite sure what you mean. This is a technique that is historically accurate and a common way everyday letters were sealed for a hundred years or so. It isn’t so much about being ugly as it is accurate. Do you have a video of yours that shows a more interesting way to fold your letters? I write letters to replicate those of the past accurately.

    • @BethBurns68
      @BethBurns68 3 роки тому +5

      @@pumpkintown I think she means that she would like to do that, but it probably wouldn't turn out as nicely as yours did...I may be wrong, but that's how I read the comment to which you are replying here.
      You did a lovely job and I remember writing notes to my best friend in high school in the 80s and we'd have these intricate ways to fold our notes. Perhaps it was a little throwback to the olden days. :) I enjoyed your video very much and am going to look at your channel to see what other interesting things you've posted. Thank you so much (and your writing is just beautiful.) :)

    • @pumpkintown
      @pumpkintown  3 роки тому

      @@BethBurns68 Thank you kindly! Cant wait to post more. I just posted another folding video! Please Subscribe and stay tuned!