In my business, nancy sharon collins, stationer llc, i create monograms and ciphers for clients and spend a good deal of time looking for historic inspiration. Free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. Theres perhaps no better way to personalize your onceinalifetime event than using monograms as part of your special day. Turbayne and other members of the carlton studio eclectic historic science and art images from rare books and prints the worlds best photos of publicdomain and typography albert angus turbayne april was an american book designer and bookbinding artist. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. This book originally published in 1906 has 147 pages of at least nine images per page. All they have to do is to transmit the location codes that are needed to pinpoint specific words in that book. Collins literally wrote the book about hand engraved social stationery. However, for the purpose of this article, the more popular term monogram refers to both monograms and ciphers. In laying out this book i have put into it the experience of many years of actual work in the designing of monograms, ciphers, trademarks, and other letter.
Eclectic historic science and art images from rare books and prints. Collection of 79 vintage ebooks on lettering, monograms, ciphers, alphabets and embroidery in. To get started, you can explore the different styles and types of monogram initials, along with the best ways to use monograms to enhance traditional gifts and other wedding items. The project gutenberg ebook of monograms and ciphers, by a. Once you install this app, you can read it by 1click without connecting network. Turbayne and other members of the carlton studio albert angus turbayne april was an american book designer and bookbinding artist. Studio handbook, lettering, over 250 pages, lettering, design and layouts, new alphabets 1960 294 pages. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. Monograms and ciphers dover pictorial archive by a. Vintage monogram designs monograms and more by vintagemonogram. Did you know that most letter combinations we refer to as monograms are actually ciphers. This dvdrom contain original scans of more than 79 vintageold books on lettering, monograms, ciphers, alphabets and embroidery published in. This dvdrom contain original scans of more than 79 vintageold books on lettering, monograms, ciphers, alphabets and embroidery published in 1800s1900s in. Plate showing nine monograms combining three letters each, some of them inscribed inside a cartouche.
Monograms and ciphers hardcover november 1, 1990 by a. A must have resource for any artist interested in calligraphy and letter writing. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. This book is the result of twelve years experience in teaching university students to write special feature articles for newspapers and popular. Publication date 1906 topics monograms, lettering publisher london. Over 2,500 monogrammatic and alphabetic designs are displayed in plates from dictionnaire du chiffremonogramme, etc. Custom monogram collection created using monograms from antique books, available. Jun 18, 2012 free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread. Link to this page view link to the book embed a mini book reader 1 page 2 pages open to this page. The art of embroidered letters by susan oconnor first came out in 2007, and ive had it on my shelf and on my work table for reference, and in my grubby paws just for the pleasure of reading and browsing since practically the day it hit the shelves.
Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Turbayne and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Daily, she guides clients through the creation of bespoke, completely custom, engraved monograms, and personal stationery systems. Ciphers are designs composed of one or more initial. Monograms and ciphers by albert angus turbayne overdrive.
An example of turbaynes work turbayne was born in bost. Free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. Calligraphy, ciphers, monograms, and logos ginna dunlap. Lettering calligraphy library, monograms ciphers sign. This is when printers, print collectors and artists began creating marks identifying. This book contains the entire contents of four fine volumes of monogram and allied devices published between 1830 and 1881. Rootsweb the internets oldest and largest free genealogical community. More literally, scratching with a graphite pencil on tracing paper.
I have given the work much careful thought in order to present the most useful material, to give that material on a good workable scale, and in such a way that any design can be. There are 1036 plates shown of various combinations of two letter monograms, including sacred devices, some three letter combinations, trademarks, ciphers and other letter examples. Monograms and alphabetic devices lettering, calligraphy. This is part of a page from an old pattern book that features three types of lettering for hand embroidery. It is likely that modern monograms originated with the beginning of type, about 1450. A sampling of monograms, ciphers, labels, logos and devices, including. Vast collection of monograms and ciphers designed by a. Excerpt from monograms and ciphers by limiting the number of combinations containing the i and j, and the o and q, which can easily be made interchangeable in the working, and giving but a single reading of most of the devices containing the letters x, y, z, which will be the least used, i have been able to present a good working selection of two letters and a repeated letter in i plates. This compendium of monograms and ciphers contains over 450 examples from some of the worlds leading designers and is part of a series which offers a wide survey of contemporary trademarks, corporate symbols and logo designs. Aug 07, 2019 monograms, such as this, are designs in which major elements are common to at least two initials. See all 3 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. An award winning genealogical resource with searchable databases, free web space, mailing lists, message boards, and more.
Monograms and alphabetic devices by hayward cirker. Originally published in 1905 and reflecting the edwardian style and art nouveau designs. Lettering and calligraphy library 164 vintage calligraphy and. Copy and paste one of these options to share this book elsewhere. Book cipher is a kind of secret code, that uses a very common article a book as the key. Monograms and ciphers by turbayne, june 1968, dover pubns edition, paperback monograms and ciphers june 1968 edition open library.
Turbayne and other members of the carlton studio eclectic historic science and art images from rare books and prints albert angus turbayne april was an american book designer and bookbinding artist. Monograms and alphabetic devices dover publications. An illustration of a computer application window wayback machine an illustration of an open book. So, lets define according to their technical meaning these three types of letter designs pertinent to embroiderers. Monograms and alphabetic devices by hayward cirker, paperback. In laying out this book i have put into it the experience of many years of actual work in the designing of monograms, ci. Modern monograms a historic survey of ciphers, marks, and. A book of this sort would be of little use, as the design looked for would probably not be there, for every one of these 2600 groups can be placed to read six different ways. Learn everything you need to know about monogramming initials including monogram letter order, etiquette and wedding monogram ideas.
When creating a hand engraved monogram for a client, nancy sharon collins prefers starting from scratch. Monograms and ciphers june 1968 edition open library. In laying out this book i have put into it the experience of many years of actual work in the designing of monograms, ciphers, trademarks, and other letter devices. Agents share a common book the key that they both need to have in possession. Remember that while this is an awesome way to show everyone just how unique your love is, you might want to be careful not to go overboard. Here are the definitions, courtesy of the complete engraver. Monograms and ciphers dover pictorial archive paperback june 1, 1968 by a. Monograms and alphabetic devices by hayward cirker, blanche. One hundred alphabets for the show card writer 1919 56 pages. A modern treatise covering all branches of art 1922 by. May 11, 2012 this book contains the entire contents of four fine volumes of monogram and allied devices published between 1830 and 1881. Turbayne and other members of the carlton studio this book was originally published in 1906 perfect for embroidery scrapbookers illustrators designers this book is for all. It requires not only knowledge of the laws of design, and intimate and sympathetic acquaintance with the letterforms, but a certain ingenuity and inventive abilitya power to devise.
1579 1422 1334 875 4 236 806 1147 999 334 1087 434 544 48 1119 475 1007 1098 1248 559 993 1187 1233 58 147 1491 22 257 1091 1200 531 630 1411 341