Typeface Collection (page 13)

DRAFTSMAN, 1568. A draftsman, designer of wood blocks and copper plates for printing. Woodcut, 1568, by Jost Amman

GOLDSMITH, 1568. Woodcut, 1568, by Jost Amman

ARMOR WORKER, 1568. An armor worker, maker of shirts, armpieces and collars for suits of armor. Woodcut, 1568, by Jost Amman

BIBLE: THE CREATION. Woodcut from Miles Coverdales Bible, 1535, depicting the six days of creation from the Book of Genesis

MONKS, 1568. Woodcut, 1568, by Jost Amman

PRIESTS, 1568. Woodcut, 1568, by Jost Amman

GERMAN NOBLEMEN, 1568. Woodcut, 1568, by Jost Amman

SEA CAPTAIN, 1568. Woodcut, 1568, by Jost Amman

MISER AND USURER, 1568. The money fool, who practices usury and hoards his money. Woodcut, 1568, by Jost Amman

SINGERS, 1568. A group of singers rehearsing a piece from a courtly text. Woodcut, 1568, by Jost Amman

ORGANIST, 1568. An organist accompanied by a string musician. Woodcut, 1568, by Jost Amman

KETTLE DRUMMER, 1568. Woodcut, 1568, by Jost Amman

SCULPTOR, 1568. Woodcut, 1568, by Jost Amman

ALEXANDRIA LIBRARY. The burning of the library in Alexandria, Egypt, by the Romans under Julius Caesar in 47 B.C. German woodcut, 1493

NEW ENGLAND PRIMER, 1727. A page from the earliest extant edition of The New England Primer, Boston, 1727

NEW ENGLAND PRIMER, 1727. A page of the rhymed alphabet from the earliest extant edition of The New England Primer, Boston, 1727

TREATY OF MUNSTER, 1648. A joyous postillion announcing the peace of Munster and the end of the Thirty Years War, 1648. Contemporary German broadsheet

POOR RICHARDs ALMANACK. Title-page of the first edition of Benjamin Franklins Almanack, 1733

WEBSTERs SPELLING BOOK. A spread from the 1793 edition of Noah Websters The American Spelling Book

COOKING, 1568. The Cook. Colored woodcut by Jost Amman, 1568

WILLIAM III & QUEEN MARY. King William III, holding the Bill (Declaration) of Rights in his hand, and Queen Mary II of England. Woodcut from an 18th century English childrens history of England

GOLD RUSH, 1849. Cover of Joseph E. Wares Emigrants Guide to California, 1849

PAPER MAKER, 1568. The Paper maker, in his water-driven mill, makes smooth white sheets of paper from rags that have been chopped up, soaked, placed on the sieve, pressed and dried

TYPE FOUNDER, 1568. The Typefounder casts type from bismuth, tin and lead. Roman, Gothic and Greek alphabets, capital letters and punctuation marks

JOHN ELIOT: BIBLE. Title-page of John Eliots Native American Bible, the first Bible printed in North America, published in 1663 in Cambridge, Massachusetts

First issue of The Tatler, 1709
XJF3038060 First issue of The Tatler, 1709 by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Tatler was a British literary)

Specimen typefaces
XJF3038039 Specimen typefaces by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Robert Thorne?); English, out of copyright

Ornamented Two-line Letters from Joseph Fry & Sons, 1785
XJF3038036 Ornamented Two-line Letters from Joseph Fry & Sons, 1785 by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Specimen typefaces from William Caslon
XJF3038038 Specimen typefaces from William Caslon by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: William Caslon the younger (1720a'78) followed his father as a punch-cutter

Specimen typefaces from Vincent Figgins, c. 1835
XJF3038034 Specimen typefaces from Vincent Figgins, c.1835 by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vincent Figgins (1766-1844) English punch-cutter and type-founder

Ionic typefaces
XJF3038037 Ionic typefaces by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Two-line letters in shade typefaces from Vincent Figgins, c. 1835
XJF3038035 Two-line letters in shade typefaces from Vincent Figgins, c.1835 by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Sans serif poster, 1832
XJF3038033 Sans serif poster, 1832 by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vincent Figgins (1766-1844) English punch-cutter and type-founder

A Specimen by W. Caslon, 1734
XJF3038027 A Specimen by W.Caslon, 1734 by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: William Caslon (1692-1766) English gunsmith and designer of typefaces

A Specimen of Mr. J. Ormes Printing-house, 1698
XJF3037926 A Specimen of Mr. J. Ormes Printing-house, 1698 by English School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Specimen of Mr. J)

The Country Magazine, 1736
XJF3037924 The Country Magazine, 1736 by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A periodical published 1736-7 where the first section of each was devoted to recipes)

Cover of The Strand Magazine, 1912
XJF3037920 Cover of The Strand Magazine, 1912 by Haite, George Charles (1855-1924); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Strand Magazine was a monthly magazine founded)

The Ladies Magazine, 1752
XJF3037921 The Ladies Magazine, 1752 by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Ladies Magazine published by Jasper Goodwill in 1749-53 was the first womens miscellany)

The Gentlemans Magazine, 1731
XJF3037919 The Gentlemans Magazine, 1731 by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Gentlemans Magazine was first published in 1731 by Edward Cave (1691-1754)

Titlepage of the first edition of Blackwoods Magazine, 1817
XJF3037918 Titlepage of the first edition of Blackwoods Magazine, 1817 by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

U. S. CAPITOL, 1882. East view of the U. S. Capitol in Washington, D. C. American lithograph
U.S. CAPITOL, 1882. East view of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. American lithograph, 1882, after a photograph by R. Milne

LEAD PAINT AD, 1866. American lithograph advertisement, 1866, for Capitol White Lead, manufactured by the Nassau White Lead and Color Works, New York

NEW ORLEANS: MULE TEAM. A mule team pulling a cartload of baled cotton on the levee in New Orleans, Louisiana. Photographed c1903

NEW YORK: SEDAN CHAIR. Sedan chair owned by a wealthy resident of colonial New York, c1750. Pen and ink drawing by Howard Pyle, 19th century

NEW AMSTERDAM, c1650. A view of the Dutch colony of New Amsterdam from the south, as it appeared c1650. Etching from Arnoldus Montanus De Nieuwe en Onbekende Weereld, 1671

TEXAS: GUIDEBOOK, 1840. Title page of Texas in 1840, or the Emigrants Guide to the New Republic, printed at New York in 1840

WEST POINT: CADETS. Cadets at the U. S. Military Academy, West Point, New York. Wood engraving
WEST POINT: CADETS. Cadets at the U.S. Military Academy, West Point, New York. Wood engraving, 19th century

NEW HAMPSHIRE COLONY SEAL. Seal of the New Hampshire Colony, 1680

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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.