Product Description
Introduce your child to the alphabet in a fun, historically inspired way! The Colonial Williamsburg Hotch Potch ABC Book uses the delightful "Hotch Potch" alphabet, where playful characters twist and turn to form the letters. Inspired by the 1782 print, The Comical Hotch-Potch of the Alphabet turn'd Posture-Master, this engaging book teaches young learners their A-B-Cs while sharing a piece of 18th-century educational tradition. It's the perfect gift to combine early literacy with a touch of history! Written by Carol Young with Illustrators by Araz Veliev. Made in the USA.
Inspiration
Children's toys of the 18th century were often designed to both instruct and entertain young ladies and gentlemen. The Comical Hotch-Potch of the Alphabet turn'd Posture-Master was first printed in London in 1782 by the well-known publisher Carington Bowles. An original example of the print is in the Colonial Williamsburg print collection. Following the custom of the times, the print has only 24 letters. "J" and "U" are missing, as many people continued to use "I" and "V" respectively.
