Vowel Collection

Devilish Alphabet, engraved by Delannois, 1825 (litho) (b / w photo) (detail
CHT349714 Devilish Alphabet, engraved by Delannois, 1825 (litho) (b/w photo) (detail, see also 184307 to 184312) by Delaporte (fl.1825) (after); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

The later Vowel-points (litho)
3622972 The later Vowel-points (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The later Vowel-points)

Assyrian or Babylonian Vowel-points (litho)
3622971 Assyrian or Babylonian Vowel-points (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Assyrian or Babylonian Vowel-points)

Two pictures, Ballade (The Moon Like the dot on a I)
BLT164267 Two pictures, Ballade (The Moon Like the dot on a I): Alfred de Musset (1810-57) from the back (right), Don Juan

Cree Syllabic Alphabet (engraving)
6003286 Cree Syllabic Alphabet (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cree Syllabic Alphabet)

The Greek Vowels, 1923. One of a series of WD & HO Wills Cigarette Cards called Lucky Charms, (Bristol and London, 1923)

Sir Richard Paget, speaking through an artifical throat
Sir Richard Paget speaking through an artificial throat, capable of intimidating all vowel sounds. The artificial throat was displayed at his lecture in 1928 at the Royal Institution

Vowel Simulator / 1900
Marages machine to simulate the sounds and mouth shapes created by saying the five vowels

Greek Vowel Talisman
GREEK VOWEL TALISMAN the seven Greek vowels were thought by some to have a special power, and were inscribed on talismans

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Exploring the enigmatic world of vowels, these historical artifacts offer a glimpse into the evolution of written language. From the Devilish Alphabet engraved by Delannois in 1825, to the Assyrian or Babylonian Vowel-points and the later Lithographs, vowels have been meticulously marked and distinguished throughout history. The Cree Syllabic Alphabet and Greek Vowels further illustrate the significance of these sounds in various cultures. Intriguingly, technological advancements have also shaped our understanding, as seen in Sir Richard Paget's vowel simulator from 1900 and the Greek Vowel Talisman. Each representation tells a story, reminding us of the power and importance of the seemingly simple, yet essential building blocks of speech: vowels.