Sign writing and glass embossing : a complete practical illustrated manual of the art, to which are added numerous alphabets (1890)
Callingham, James · Philadelphia : H. C. Baird & co. · leaf 102
the foregoing specimen the letters are detached,but sometimes it may be desirable to run them togetherin certain parts, in order to give them an appearance ofcarelessness. This apparent carelessness, however, needsgroat discrimination in its execution, or, instead of thatfreedom which is… … These letters may be made very effective on a boardwhere space is abundant, but they ought never to be usedif cramped for room, especially as regards their height.The lower portion of the letters in the specimen is tinted,and if this be successfully accomplished by the writer itwill add to the…
Embossing (Printing) · Signs and signboards, Glass
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