“Caractere demi-nompareille, grave et par Henri Didot, inventeur de la fonderie/polyamatype.”, circa 1823
Item — Box: 2
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
The collection is composed primarily of 20th-century ephemeral type specimens from Europe and America. Many are notable for their colorful design and creative sample text, and some are styled in the manner of faux publications (e.g. “The Baskerville Banner,” which is presented as a newspaper broadside).
Dates
- circa 1823
Extent
From the Collection: 6 Linear Feet (Five Hollinger boxes and one flat file drawer)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
From the Collection: French
From the Collection: Italian
From the Collection: German
Creator
- From the Collection: Providence Public Library (R.I.). Special Collections (Collector, Organization)
- From the Collection: Updike, Daniel Berkeley, 1860-1941 (Collector, Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Providence Public Library Repository
Contact:
150 Empire Street
Providence RI 02903 United States of America
401-455-8021
special_collections@provlib.org
150 Empire Street
Providence RI 02903 United States of America
401-455-8021
special_collections@provlib.org