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Starbeck Education

Specialist supplier of inexpensive, exciting & unusual artefacts.

Genuine Victorian Hand Written Indenture

 

£20.00

ex. VAT

 

A Victorian indenture is a 19th-century legal document, often hand-written on durable vellum or parchment, used to record agreements like land transfers, property sales, or indentured service contracts. These documents are recognized by their formal language, dated during Queen Victoria’s reign (1837–1901), and frequently feature wax seals and complex handwriting. 

Key characteristics and common uses include:

  • Material: Usually written on vellum (sheepskin or goatskin parchment) rather than paper.
  • Purpose: Primarily used for property deeds, mortgages, conveyances, or apprenticeship indentures.
  • Appearance: Often large sheets, densely written, with ornate handwriting and appended wax seals.
  • Historical Significance: These documents provide a direct glimpse into Victorian legal procedures, property ownership, and social history, often outlining strict obligations for service, such as a 10-year apprenticeship

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