79 Decorative Alphabets for Designers and Craftspeople (Dover Pictorial Archive)

Grafton, Carol Belanger

ISBN 10: 0486417158 / ISBN 13: 9780486417158

Published by Dover (edition ), 2001

It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting. Seller Inventory # 0486417158-8-1

Synopsis:

Comprising over 2,000 unusual copyright-free letters, this volume offers graphic artists, designers, needleworkers, and other craftspeople an extremely useful and versatile resource. Seventy-nine complete alphabets, selected from rare late-19th- and early-20th-century sources, feature a splendid array of styles ― perfect for attracting attention, making a vivid impression, or simply adding a delightful decorative note.
Choose from delicately flowering capitals, letters bearing fruit, inventive arrow alphabets, needlecraft numerals ― even intertwined snakes forming letters ― along with many other fonts. Needleworkers will particularly cherish the lacy, elegant letters, ideal for embroidery and cross-stitching, and easily adaptable for a tremendous variety of other art and craft needs.
The beauty, versatility, and practical application of these styles make this inexpensive compendium an invaluable resource for studio or workroom.

From the Back Cover:

Comprising over 2,000 unusual copyright-free letters, this volume offers graphic artists, designers, needleworkers, and other craftspeople an extremely useful and versatile resource. Seventy-nine complete alphabets, selected from rare late-19th- and early-20th-century sources, feature a splendid array of styles―perfect for attracting attention, making a vivid impression, or simply adding a delightful decorative note.
Choose from delicately flowering capitals, letters bearing fruit, inventive arrow alphabets, needlecraft numerals―even intertwined snakes forming letters―along with many other fonts. Needleworkers will particularly cherish the lacy, elegant letters, ideal for embroidery and cross-stitching, and easily adaptable for a tremendous variety of other art and craft needs.
The beauty, versatility, and practical application of these styles make this inexpensive compendium an invaluable resource for studio or workroom.
Dover (2001) republication of Decorative Alphabets for Needleworkers, Craftsmen and Artists, published by Dover Publications, Inc., New York, 1981.

Bibliographic Details

Title: 79 Decorative Alphabets for Designers and ...
Publisher: Dover (edition )
Publication Date: 2001
Binding: Paperback
Condition: Very Good