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100 1 _aDelamotte, F.
_q(Freeman),
_d1814-1862
245 1 4 _aThe Book of Ornamental Alphabets, Ancient and Medieval, from the Eighth Century :
_bWith Numerals, including Gothic; Church Text, Large and Small; German Arabesque; Initials for Illumination, Monograms, Crosses, &c.
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2007
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2007-11-11
508 _aProduced by Irma Spehar and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
520 _a"The Book of Ornamental Alphabets, Ancient and Medieval, from the Eighth Century" by F. Delamotte is a reference work produced in the early 20th century. The book serves as a comprehensive collection of ornamental alphabets and numerals, stemming from various historical sources, and is aimed at artists and craftsmen such as architectural and engineering draughtsmen, masons, and decorative painters. It explores visual styles from the eighth century through the sixteenth century, encapsulating the evolution of typography and decorative lettering in ancient and medieval times. This work meticulously catalogs a variety of ornamental alphabets, showcasing examples from prestigious institutions like the British Museum and various manuscripts. Each section is organized chronologically, providing insights into different styles, such as Gothic, Arabesque, and illuminated initials alongside numerals. The illustrations are tailored for practical use, making it an invaluable resource for those involved in design and decoration, whether for scholarly pursuits or practical applications in their respective crafts. The overall theme emphasizes the richness and diversity of letterforms across centuries and cultural contexts. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aAlphabets
653 _aDecoration and ornament
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/23450
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