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 49
Fig. are usually in the Old English, Gothic, or Church Text style ofletter, as well as for display mottoes in schools, halls, etc., wherethe Old English or other suitable lettering is used, the first §1 ELEMENTS OF LETTERING. 35 capital (and sometimes all capitals) is illuminated, either ona panel… … Fig. 34. to conform in a general way to the letter, as Fig. 34 shows. Ifgold or silver is used for a ground, the letter must be a darkcolor. If a colored ground (which is preferable) is used, agold or silver letter will befound to light up with colorsand produce a most satis-factory result. 77.…
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