The formation of the Roman alphabet
Drawing
1926 (made)
1926 (made)
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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
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Title | The 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. |
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Marks and inscriptions | Signed and dated 'E.J. August-September 1926'. |
Credit line | Given by Mrs. Esther Meynell |
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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.221-1946 |
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Record created | June 30, 2009 |
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