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The formation of the Roman alphabet

Drawing
1926 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Pen and ink drawings on sheets of lettering in a set of 5 illustrating the formation of the Roman alphabet. Signed and dated by the artist and inscribed with explanatory notes.


Object details

Category
Object type
TitleThe formation of the Roman alphabet (generic title)
Materials and techniques
Pen and ink drawing
Brief description
Sheets of lettering in a set of 5 illustrating the formation of the Roman alphabet, made for holiday lessons given by Edward Johnston to Mrs. Meynell's children. Great Britain, 1926.
Physical description
Pen and ink drawings on sheets of lettering in a set of 5 illustrating the formation of the Roman alphabet. Signed and dated by the artist and inscribed with explanatory notes.
Dimensions
  • Height: 198mm
  • Width: 327mm
Marks and inscriptions
Signed and dated 'E.J. August-September 1926'.
Credit line
Given by Mrs. Esther Meynell
Subjects depicted
Bibliographic reference
Victoria & Albert Museum Department of Engraving Illustration and Design & Department of Paintings, Accessions 1946. London: Published under the Authority of the Ministry of Education, 1949.
Collection
Accession number
E.222-1946

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Record createdJune 30, 2009
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