10/1/2001
By Maureen A. Taylor
Establish a time frame for an undated document
Can you establish a time frame for an undated document? The answer is yes, but it can be challenging. Try answering these questions:
? What style is the handwriting? First, try to identify the handwriting style to provide a general sense of when the document was written. Don't forget to compare the penmanship to other records possibly written by the same person.
? Is there a watermark? Wearing gloves, hold the sheet of paper up to