Elements of lettering ... A treatise on the history, classification, and practical application of the various styles of letters of the alphabet (1899)
International Correspondence Schools · Scranton, The Colliery engineer company · leaf 47
e a brilliant effect are used in the form of a plaque, SI ELEMENTS OF LETTERING. 33 part panel or both, on which the letter is brought out most con-spicuously, as shown in Fig. 31. The illumination practicedby engrossers is usually of such a nature as to produce afinished and pleasing effect… … FIG. 31. mentation surrounding it conform to any desired design,thereby giving the letter prominence. Great care should betaken that the ornamentation is not made more pronouncedthan the letter, but rather that the former is used as a means tobring out or illuminate the letter. 75. Card Work.—For…
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