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Sheet 3, from a portfolio of alphabets, 1929. From 20 Alphabets and Instructive Plates for Pen & Ink. [James Dorn, London, 1929]

Sheet 2, from a portfolio of alphabets, 1929. From 20 Alphabets and Instructive Plates for Pen & Ink. [James Dorn, London, 1929]

Sheet 1, from a portfolio of alphabets, 1929. From 20 Alphabets and Instructive Plates for Pen & Ink. [James Dorn, London, 1929]

Title Page: Troilus and Criseyde, 1927. Artist: Eric Gill
Title Page: Troilus and Criseyde, 1927. Troilus and Criseyde is a poem by Geoffrey Chaucer which re-tells in Middle English the tragic story of the lovers Troilus and Criseyde

Page decoration from The Four Gospels, 1931. Artist: Eric Gill
Page decoration from The Four Gospels, 1931. The Four Gospels of the Lord Jesus Christ According to the Authorized Version of King James I. With Decorations by Eric Gill

Title-Page of Coverdales English Bible, 1535. Artist: Hans Holbein the Younger
Title-Page of Coverdales English Bible, 1535. The Coverdale Bible by Myles Coverdale was the first complete Modern English translation of the Bible. From The Connoisseur Volume XCI, edited by F

A set of decorative initial letters, 1898. Plate taken from The Studio magazine, volume 15, no 67 (London, 15th October 1898)

CALIFORNIA STATE SEAL. Great Seal of the State of California

LUTHER: TRACT, 1545. Pope at the gates of hell: woodcut title page of an anti-Papal tract published by Martin Luther in 1545

SYMBOL: HOLY TRINITY. Christian symbol of the Holy Trinity

JEFFERSON CAMPAIGN, 1804. Republican campaign poster, 1804, encouraging the election of President Thomas Jefferson and Vice-President George Clinton

ACOLAPISSA TEMPLE & CABIN. Temple (top) and chiefs cabin of the Acolapissa Native Americans in Louisiana. Line engraving and watercolor, 1732, by Alexandre de Batz

EDDYSTONE LIGHTHOUSE, 1882. Cross section of the new Eddystone lighthouse in the English Channel, first lit in 1882. Wood engraving from a contemporary English newspaper

VISSCHER: LONDON, 1616. Detail from Claes Jansz Visschers 1616 view of London, showing the Bear Garden and the Globe Theatre on the south bank of the River Thames, with Old St

STAMP ACT: CARTOON, 1765. O! the fatal Stamp. A warning inspired by the Stamp Act, printed in the Pennsylvania Journal, 1765

Paul Renner
1878-1956. Typeface designer, notably Futura, born in Wernigerode, Germany and died in Hgen 1937

TEST-TUBE BABY, 1978. Front page of the London, England, Evening News, 27 July 1978, announcing the birth of Louise Brown, the worlds first test-tube baby, conceived by in vitro fertilization

SYMBOL: FREEDOM AND UNION. American symbol for freedom and union, 1950

Decorative Capital Letter I

Decorative Capital Letter L

Decorative Capital Letter P

Decorative Capital Letter C

Decorative Capital Letter A

Decorative Capital Letter S

Decorative Capital Letter T

Decorative Capital Letter B

5c American Authors Louisa May Alcott die proof attached to plate proof, 14598. Certified plate proofs are the last printed proof of the plate before printing the stamps at the Bureau of Engraving

3c Pan American Union die proof attached to plate proof, 14682. Certified plate proofs are the last printed proof of the plate before printing the stamps at the Bureau of Engraving and Printing

4 1 / 2c White House approved large die proof, 14072. Creator
4 1/2c White House approved large die proof, 14072. 4 1/2-cent White House Large Die Proof, originally attached by staples to certified plate proof 21972 as a reference copy for the Bureau of

Your dog can be photographed sign
Sign for Thomas Fall Photographers reading " Your dog can be photographed at this show." Date: C.1930

ERTE: POSTER, 1925. Poster by Erte, 1925, for Theodore Kosloffs ballet school in Hollywood, California

LUTE MAKER, 1568. Woodcut, 1568, by Jost Amman

WIREDRAWER, 1568. A wiredrawer manufacturing copper and brass wire in his workshop. Woodcut, 1568, by Jost Amman

SINNERS IN HELL, 1744. A New England depiction of sinners in Hell, with a vision of Jerusalem at center. Woodcut from The Progress of Sin, 1744

AUTOMOBILES: GM LOGO. An early logo of General Motors Company, or GM, founded in Flint, Michigan, in 1908

WORLD WAR I: POSTER, 1918. Remember We Must Feed Daddy Too. World War I poster for the Canada Food Board, 1918, by Robert Edwin Johnston

WORLD WAR I: DRAFT POSTER. American poster, 1917, calling on men to register for the draft following the entry of the United States into World War I

VOLTAIRE: CANDIDE. Title page of the first edition of Voltaires Candide, published at Geneva, Switzerland, in 1759

BARTRAM: SEMINOLE CHIEF. Mico Chlucco, the Long Warrior, an Oconee Seminole chief in northern Florida. Aquatint, 1791, by James Trenchard

LA TRAVIATA POSTER for the premiere of Guiseppe Verdis opera in Venice, March 6, 1853. The opera was followed by a five-act ballet, The Magic Lantern

GEORG BURCKHARDT (1484-1545). Known as Georg Spalatin. German humanist and Protestant reformer. Woodcut, 1515, by Lucas Cranach the Elder

CLIMATE CHANGE, 1770. An attempt to account for the change of climate in the Middle Colonies. The begining of a paper read before the American Philosophical Society, 1770

CENSORSHIP SEAL, 1873. The seal of the New York Society for the Suppression of Vice, founded in 1873. On the left, the purveyor of obscenity is being thrust into a cell; while on the right a

NEW YORK: QUARANTINE, 1793. Proclamation issued by Governor George Clinton of New York in response to the yellow fever epidemic in Philadelphia

LABOR CARTOON, 1921. Cartoon by John Miller Baer on the front page of the 30 May 1921 issue of the Nonpartisan Leader, newspaper of the Nonpartisan League

BEAUTY AND THE BEAST. The good fairy transforms the prince into a beast because of his wickedness. Drawing by Henry J. Ford, 1891, for Beauty and the Beast

MAP: OREGON TRAIL, 1846. Topographical map, 1846, by Charles Preuss, surveyor on the expedition of John C. Fremont from 1842 to 1844

Poster by Wim ten Broek for Holland America Line, 1932
DUTCH TRAVEL POSTER, 1932. Poster by Wim ten Broek for Holland America Line, 1932

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"Typeface: A Journey Through Time and Design" Step into the world of typography as we explore the captivating history behind various typefaces. From iconic magazine covers like Ms. Magazine's groundbreaking first issue in 1972 to political posters challenging societal norms, typefaces have played a pivotal role in shaping our visual culture. Take a glimpse at the Labour Party poster from 1910, boldly confronting the House of Lords' rejection of the Peoples Budget. The power of typography is evident as it clears the way for change and progress. Travel back to 1879 with an exquisite wood engraving showcasing the development of Eddystone Lighthouse in the English Channel. Even through intricate strokes, typefaces communicate safety and guidance amidst treacherous waters. The vibrant circus poster from the roaring 1920s transports us to a time when bold fonts dazzled audiences, enticing them to experience thrilling spectacles under big tops. Typography becomes an art form that captures attention and ignites curiosity. Intriguingly, even menus hold stories within their carefully crafted letters. Titanic's ill-fated voyage is immortalized through its third-class passenger menu from April 14th, 1912 – a haunting reminder of tragedy intertwined with elegance. Witness how Swansons revolutionized mealtime with their TV dinner packaging resembling television sets in 1954. Typeface merges with innovation to create an unforgettable consumer experience. During World War II, Coca-Cola employed powerful typographic imagery on advertisements promoting peace amidst chaos – reminding us that words can heal wounds and unite nations during times of strife. Delve into Native American history as Chitimacha tribes participate in a peace pipe ceremony depicted in an enchanting copper engraving from French artist Antoine Simon Le Page du Pratz dating back to 1718. Typeface preserves cultural heritage across generations. Discover Betsy McCall's fashionable paper doll dresses showcased in McCalls magazine's September 1952 issue. Typeface breathes life into fashion, transforming mere paper into wearable art.