19th century poster

Rare example of an early 19th century French typefounder's poster.Until the late 18th century, type foundries offered for the most part small sizes of type for books and newspapers. In the early 19th century their catalogues were extended to include new styles. Large in size, these were not intende…

So I have decided to look at the 19th century and its massive boom in advertising, and the typefaces that were created in this century. I came across this interesting part of the history of type whilst researching the Rockwell typeface. I started to look at inspiration and similar typefaces and came across Clarendon a popular typeface created in middle of 19th century. Looking for examples of design that used this typeface to get a personal understanding of its applications. I came across a…

Characteristics of Victorian Design *type on a curve *type on a cloth banner *borders *embellishments *mixed type *symmetry *centered/justified type *novelty & handwritten type *busyness *no wh…

File name: 10_03_001763c Binder label: Stoves Title: The Monroe Range (back) Date issued: 1870-1900 (approximate) Physical description: 1 print : chromolithograph ; 14 x 9 cm. Genre: Advertising cards Subject: Women; Stoves Notes: Title from item. Retailer: Wallace Roberts, Hornellsville, N. Y. Statement of responsibility: Co-operative Foundry Co. Collection: 19th Century American Trade Cards Location: Boston Public Library, Print Department Rights: No known restrictions.

19th Century changes that contributes to Jose Rizal's achievements

Blank walls suck, so bring some life to your dorm, bedroom, office, studio, wherever Printed on 185gsm semi gloss poster paper Custom cut - refer to size chart for finished measurements Includes a 3/16 inch (5mm) white border to assist in framing Since every item is made just for you by your local third-party fulfiller, there may be slight variances in the product received

I know I use the word 'beautiful' an awful lot in describing the images that I post, and that's because that's just what they are. This is a beautiful and elegant Italian Art Nouveau poster by Adolfo Hohenstein from 1898. Love that typography, oh, and that little devil guy.

A selection of common graphic design styles to use for your company's branding and website design

French Letterpress Posters of the 19th century. Michael Twyman's private collection.