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Alphabet Letter Collection (#9)

"Exploring the World of Alphabet Letters

Background imageAlphabet Letter Collection: Letter C: Cattle train, PUFF PUFF ABC. c.1905 (lithograph)

Letter C: Cattle train, PUFF PUFF ABC. c.1905 (lithograph)
DUV4216855 Letter C: Cattle train, PUFF PUFF ABC. c.1905 (lithograph); 22x19 cm; (add.info.: British manufacturer. "The Unbreakable" canvas album printed by Dean's Rag Book Co Ltd 14)

Background imageAlphabet Letter Collection: Letter E: Ebenist - Professions Alphabet, c.1900 (lithograph)

Letter E: Ebenist - Professions Alphabet, c.1900 (lithograph)
DUV4216524 Letter E: Ebenist - Professions Alphabet, c.1900 (lithograph); 27x23.5 cm; (add.info.: Album containing a simplified reading method and an illustrated abecedary - Pont-a-Mousson Imaging)

Background imageAlphabet Letter Collection: Letters G, H, I - Professions Alphabet, c.1900 (lithograph)

Letters G, H, I - Professions Alphabet, c.1900 (lithograph)
DUV4216513 Letters G, H, I - Professions Alphabet, c.1900 (lithograph); 20x14 cm; (add.info.: Album containing a simplified reading method and an illustrated abecedary - Pont-a-Mousson Imaging)

Background imageAlphabet Letter Collection: Letter G: Gondolier - Professions Alphabet, c.1900 (lithograph)

Letter G: Gondolier - Professions Alphabet, c.1900 (lithograph)
DUV4216508 Letter G: Gondolier - Professions Alphabet, c.1900 (lithograph); 20x14 cm; (add.info.: Album containing a simplified reading method and an illustrated abecedary - Pont-a-Mousson Imaging)

Background imageAlphabet Letter Collection: Letter H: Watchmaker - Professions Alphabet, c.1900 (lithograph)

Letter H: Watchmaker - Professions Alphabet, c.1900 (lithograph)
DUV4216507 Letter H: Watchmaker - Professions Alphabet, c.1900 (lithograph); 20x14 cm; (add.info.: Album containing a simplified reading method and an illustrated abecedary - Pont-a-Mousson Imaging)

Background imageAlphabet Letter Collection: Letter L: Luthier - Professions Alphabet, c.1900 (lithograph)

Letter L: Luthier - Professions Alphabet, c.1900 (lithograph)
DUV4216478 Letter L: Luthier - Professions Alphabet, c.1900 (lithograph); 20x14 cm; (add.info.: Album containing a simplified reading method and an illustrated abecedary - Pont-a-Mousson Imaging)

Background imageAlphabet Letter Collection: Letter T: Upholstery - Professions Alphabet, c.1900 (lithograph)

Letter T: Upholstery - Professions Alphabet, c.1900 (lithograph)
DUV4216403 Letter T: Upholstery - Professions Alphabet, c.1900 (lithograph); 20x14 cm; (add.info.: Album containing a simplified reading method and an illustrated abecedary - Pont-a-Mousson Imaging)

Background imageAlphabet Letter Collection: Letter X: Xylograph - Professions Alphabet, c.1900 (lithograph)

Letter X: Xylograph - Professions Alphabet, c.1900 (lithograph)
DUV4216382 Letter X: Xylograph - Professions Alphabet, c.1900 (lithograph); 20x14 cm; (add.info.: Album containing a simplified reading method and an illustrated abecedary - Pont-a-Mousson Imaging)

Background imageAlphabet Letter Collection: Letter Z: Zero. Professions Alphabet, c.1900 (lithograph)

Letter Z: Zero. Professions Alphabet, c.1900 (lithograph)
DUV4216377 Letter Z: Zero. Professions Alphabet, c.1900 (lithograph); 20x14 cm; (add.info.: Album containing a simplified reading method and an illustrated abecedary - Pont-a-Mousson Imaging)

Background imageAlphabet Letter Collection: Letter C: Chinese, Captain (?), keys, armour, helmet, barracks

Letter C: Chinese, Captain (?), keys, armour, helmet, barracks. Unbreakable abecedary on canvas c.1900 (print)
DUV4216354 Letter C: Chinese, Captain (?), keys, armour, helmet, barracks. Unbreakable abecedary on canvas c.1900 (print); 27x23.5 cm; (add.info.: Letter C: Chinese, Captain ()

Background imageAlphabet Letter Collection: Letters E, F, G, H. Unbreakable abecedary on canvas c.1900 (print)

Letters E, F, G, H. Unbreakable abecedary on canvas c.1900 (print)
DUV4216348 Letters E, F, G, H. Unbreakable abecedary on canvas c.1900 (print); 27x23.5 cm; (add.info.: Letters E, F, G, H)

Background imageAlphabet Letter Collection: Rs T U: Recognition, Studieuse (The little girl), Temerite, Ursule or the working little girl

Rs T U: Recognition, Studieuse (The little girl), Temerite, Ursule or the working little girl - 1830 (lithograph)
DUV4215314 Rs T U: Recognition, Studieuse (The little girl), Temerite, Ursule or the working little girl - 1830 (lithograph); (add.info)

Background imageAlphabet Letter Collection: Profession Alphabet: Baker, beg of 20th century (illustration)

Profession Alphabet: Baker, beg of 20th century (illustration)
DUV4215293 Profession Alphabet: Baker, beg of 20th century (illustration); Private Collection; (add.info.: Unknown illustrator); Photo © Duvallon

Background imageAlphabet Letter Collection: Profession Alphabet: Joinery, beg of 20th century (illustration)

Profession Alphabet: Joinery, beg of 20th century (illustration)
DUV4215219 Profession Alphabet: Joinery, beg of 20th century (illustration); Private Collection; (add.info.: Unknown illustrator); Photo © Duvallon

Background imageAlphabet Letter Collection: Profession Alphabet: Coonnelier. Unknown illustrator, beg of 20th century (illustration)

Profession Alphabet: Coonnelier. Unknown illustrator, beg of 20th century (illustration)
DUV4215195 Profession Alphabet: Coonnelier. Unknown illustrator, beg of 20th century (illustration); Private Collection; (add.info.: Unknown illustrator); Photo © Duvallon

Background imageAlphabet Letter Collection: Letter A: When the mouth, opens to shout: the mouth does Ah!, 1861 (engraving)

Letter A: When the mouth, opens to shout: the mouth does Ah!, 1861 (engraving)
DUV4215022 Letter A: When the mouth, opens to shout: the mouth does Ah!, 1861 (engraving); (add.info.: "ABC Trim, Alphabet enchante" Texts of "Trim")

Background imageAlphabet Letter Collection: Letter C: Little Paul broke his hoop evil spear; but he has the pieces that make just two C

Letter C: Little Paul broke his hoop evil spear; but he has the pieces that make just two C, 1861 (engraving)
DUV4214995 Letter C: Little Paul broke his hoop evil spear; but he has the pieces that make just two C, 1861 (engraving), 1861 (engraving); (add.info.: "ABC Trim)

Background imageAlphabet Letter Collection: Letter D: Big drum and soldier one to the other soda make a great D, 1861 (engraving)

Letter D: Big drum and soldier one to the other soda make a great D, 1861 (engraving)
DUV4214981 Letter D: Big drum and soldier one to the other soda make a great D, 1861 (engraving); (add.info.: "ABC Trim, Alphabet enchante" Texts of "Trim")

Background imageAlphabet Letter Collection: Letter H: By giving your hand, you have, without knowing, the turn that the H has! 1861 (engraving)

Letter H: By giving your hand, you have, without knowing, the turn that the H has! 1861 (engraving)
DUV4214943 Letter H: By giving your hand, you have, without knowing, the turn that the H has! 1861 (engraving); (add.info.: "ABC Trim, Alphabet enchante" Texts of "Trim")

Background imageAlphabet Letter Collection: Letter L: Ah! I cut myself! But what can I see, o heaven! Man, arm and razor, we draw three L

Letter L: Ah! I cut myself! But what can I see, o heaven! Man, arm and razor, we draw three L, 1861 (engraving)
DUV4214918 Letter L: Ah! I cut myself! But what can I see, o heaven! Man, arm and razor, we draw three L, 1861 (engraving); (add.info.: "ABC Trim)

Background imageAlphabet Letter Collection: Letter N: This great frightened devil who holds like a lichen to the earth is a large N

Letter N: This great frightened devil who holds like a lichen to the earth is a large N, 1861 (engraving)
DUV4214887 Letter N: This great frightened devil who holds like a lichen to the earth is a large N, 1861 (engraving); (add.info.: "ABC Trim, Alphabet enchante" Texts of "Trim")

Background imageAlphabet Letter Collection: Letter P: Poor Doc! He's badly camping! Dame Nature created a P, 1861 (engraving)

Letter P: Poor Doc! He's badly camping! Dame Nature created a P, 1861 (engraving)
DUV4214881 Letter P: Poor Doc! He's badly camping! Dame Nature created a P, 1861 (engraving); (add.info.: "ABC Trim, Alphabet enchante" Texts of "Trim")

Background imageAlphabet Letter Collection: Letter T: When we see this hammer, we see represent the great T, 1861 (engraving)

Letter T: When we see this hammer, we see represent the great T, 1861 (engraving)
DUV4214844 Letter T: When we see this hammer, we see represent the great T, 1861 (engraving); (add.info.: "ABC Trim, Alphabet enchante" Texts of "Trim")

Background imageAlphabet Letter Collection: Letter U: By the feet to the trapeze one sees the hanging of the great U, 1861 (engraving)

Letter U: By the feet to the trapeze one sees the hanging of the great U, 1861 (engraving)
DUV4214820 Letter U: By the feet to the trapeze one sees the hanging of the great U, 1861 (engraving); (add.info.: "ABC Trim, Alphabet enchante" Texts of "Trim")

Background imageAlphabet Letter Collection: Letter X: Little boy making the wheel, a real phenix: an X, 1861 (engraving)

Letter X: Little boy making the wheel, a real phenix: an X, 1861 (engraving)
DUV4214808 Letter X: Little boy making the wheel, a real phenix: an X, 1861 (engraving); (add.info.: "ABC Trim, Alphabet enchante" Texts of "Trim")

Background imageAlphabet Letter Collection: Letter V Vinegar (manufacturer and dealer of vinegar). Engraving in ' Instructive abecedaire des

Letter V Vinegar (manufacturer and dealer of vinegar). Engraving in " Instructive abecedaire des arts et
DUV4211571 Letter V Vinegar (manufacturer and dealer of vinegar). Engraving in " Instructive abecedaire des arts et metiers"

Background imageAlphabet Letter Collection: Letter V Harvesters. Engraving in ' Instructive abecedaire des arts et metiers'

Letter V Harvesters. Engraving in " Instructive abecedaire des arts et metiers"
DUV4211565 Letter V Harvesters. Engraving in " Instructive abecedaire des arts et metiers". A work in which a child, while having fun, can learn about the most useful Arts to the Society

Background imageAlphabet Letter Collection: Letter S: Locksmith (makes locks). Engraving in ' Instructive abecedaire des arts et metiers'

Letter S: Locksmith (makes locks). Engraving in " Instructive abecedaire des arts et metiers"
DUV4211538 Letter S: Locksmith (makes locks). Engraving in " Instructive abecedaire des arts et metiers". A work in which a child, while having fun

Background imageAlphabet Letter Collection: Letter O Goldsmith (makes and sells silverware). Engraving in 'An instructive alphabet of arts

Letter O Goldsmith (makes and sells silverware). Engraving in "An instructive alphabet of arts and crafts"
DUV4211530 Letter O Goldsmith (makes and sells silverware). Engraving in "An instructive alphabet of arts and crafts"

Background imageAlphabet Letter Collection: Letter J Cup Player. Engraving in ' Instructive abecedaire des arts et metiers'

Letter J Cup Player. Engraving in " Instructive abecedaire des arts et metiers"
DUV4211489 Letter J Cup Player. Engraving in " Instructive abecedaire des arts et metiers". A work in which a child, while having fun, can learn about the most useful Arts to the Society

Background imageAlphabet Letter Collection: Letter J Gardener. Engraving in ' Instructive abecedaire des arts et metiers'

Letter J Gardener. Engraving in " Instructive abecedaire des arts et metiers"
DUV4211485 Letter J Gardener. Engraving in " Instructive abecedaire des arts et metiers". A work in which a child, while having fun, can learn about the most useful Arts to the Society

Background imageAlphabet Letter Collection: Letter I Printer. Engraving in ' Instructive abecedaire des arts et metiers'

Letter I Printer. Engraving in " Instructive abecedaire des arts et metiers"
DUV4211484 Letter I Printer. Engraving in " Instructive abecedaire des arts et metiers". A work in which a child, while having fun, can learn about the most useful Arts to the Society

Background imageAlphabet Letter Collection: Letters I Printer; J Gardener; J Cup Player; L Eyewear. Engraving in ' Instructive abecedaire des

Letters I Printer; J Gardener; J Cup Player; L Eyewear. Engraving in " Instructive abecedaire des arts et
DUV4211478 Letters I Printer; J Gardener; J Cup Player; L Eyewear. Engraving in " Instructive abecedaire des arts et metiers"

Background imageAlphabet Letter Collection: Letter H: Watchmaker (manufacture and repair clocks, clocks and watches)

Letter H: Watchmaker (manufacture and repair clocks, clocks and watches). Engraving in " Instructive abecedaire
DUV4211473 Letter H: Watchmaker (manufacture and repair clocks, clocks and watches). Engraving in " Instructive abecedaire des arts et metiers"

Background imageAlphabet Letter Collection: Illustration for 'Alphabet Buffon', 1911 (engraving)

Illustration for "Alphabet Buffon", 1911 (engraving)
DUV4210893 Illustration for "Alphabet Buffon", 1911 (engraving); 29.5x21.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Letter G Guepard; H OWL; I Isatis. engraving in "Buffon alphabet")

Background imageAlphabet Letter Collection: Bebe knows how to read, a young girl in front of a blackboard is reading the letters of the alphabet

Bebe knows how to read, a young girl in front of a blackboard is reading the letters of the alphabet
DUV4712414 Bebe knows how to read, a young girl in front of a blackboard is reading the letters of the alphabet, end of 19th century (lithograph); 11, 5x7, 5 cm; (add.info.: Baby can read)

Background imageAlphabet Letter Collection: Letter U (Undine), mermaid under the sea, c.1908 (drawing)

Letter U (Undine), mermaid under the sea, c.1908 (drawing)
LSE4091908 Letter U (Undine), mermaid under the sea, c.1908 (drawing) by Dulac, Edmund (1882-1953); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Background imageAlphabet Letter Collection: Rear elevation of Cooke and Wheatstone's single needle telegraph, 1890

Rear elevation of Cooke and Wheatstone's single needle telegraph, 1890
3479995 Rear elevation of Cooke and Wheatstone's single needle telegraph, 1890; (add.info.: Rear elevation of Cooke and Wheatstone's single needle telegraph; showing the current reverser)

Background imageAlphabet Letter Collection: Boxing fight - bowling game - rational and simplified playback method. L'Ecole libre

Boxing fight - bowling game - rational and simplified playback method. L'Ecole libre
DUV4223511 Boxing fight - bowling game - rational and simplified playback method. L'Ecole libre: collection published under the patronage of school associations

Background imageAlphabet Letter Collection: Cover, I learn to read - Methode Guyau.1919 (print)

Cover, I learn to read - Methode Guyau.1919 (print)
DUV4223461 Cover, I learn to read - Methode Guyau.1919 (print); (add.info.: Cover, I learn to read - Methode Guyau. Reading facilitated by Scripture)

Background imageAlphabet Letter Collection: Vowels, conconnes, uppercase, lowercase - Alphabet and First Reading Book for primary school use

Vowels, conconnes, uppercase, lowercase - Alphabet and First Reading Book for primary school use
DUV4223432 Vowels, conconnes, uppercase, lowercase - Alphabet and First Reading Book for primary school use. Librairie Hachette et Cie, Paris, 1910

Background imageAlphabet Letter Collection: Reverbere, donkey, lady - Booklet 1, page 6-7 - Syllabary Regimbeau Reading, Writing, Spelling

Reverbere, donkey, lady - Booklet 1, page 6-7 - Syllabary Regimbeau Reading, Writing, Spelling, 1866 (engraving)
DUV4224527 Reverbere, donkey, lady - Booklet 1, page 6-7 - Syllabary Regimbeau Reading, Writing, Spelling, 1866 (engraving); 19x14 cm; (add.info)

Background imageAlphabet Letter Collection: Frontispiece of a syllabary with The Holy Family, 1926 (print)

Frontispiece of a syllabary with The Holy Family, 1926 (print)
DUV4224441 Frontispiece of a syllabary with The Holy Family, 1926 (print); (add.info.: The Holy Family - Study of letters and syllabic preparation - Frontispice)

Background imageAlphabet Letter Collection: Cover - Method Boscher or La jour des petits petits. Student booklet

Cover - Method Boscher or La jour des petits petits. Student booklet. Rational and simultaneous teaching of Reading
DUV4224435 Cover - Method Boscher or La jour des petits petits. Student booklet. Rational and simultaneous teaching of Reading, Writing, Spelling, Drawing, Calculation, Language, Lecture of things

Background imageAlphabet Letter Collection: Vowels i, u, o, a - pages 4 and 5 - Method Boscher or La jour des petits. Student booklet

Vowels i, u, o, a - pages 4 and 5 - Method Boscher or La jour des petits. Student booklet
DUV4224426 Vowels i, u, o, a - pages 4 and 5 - Method Boscher or La jour des petits. Student booklet. Rational and simultaneous teaching of Reading, Writing, Spelling, Drawing, Calculation, Language

Background imageAlphabet Letter Collection: Lecons 3, 4, 5 and 6 - Rouquie Method. Global Reading Method by Ms. C

Lecons 3, 4, 5 and 6 - Rouquie Method. Global Reading Method by Ms. C. Rouquie, Director of Kindergarten School
DUV4224393 Lecons 3, 4, 5 and 6 - Rouquie Method. Global Reading Method by Ms. C. Rouquie, Director of Kindergarten School, provided with the C.A. at the Inspectorate of Nursery Schools

Background imageAlphabet Letter Collection: Rene has a ridiculous anger; Clara loves sugar - pages 20-21 - Method of reading through

Rene has a ridiculous anger; Clara loves sugar - pages 20-21 - Method of reading through observation and analogy
DUV4224326 Rene has a ridiculous anger; Clara loves sugar - pages 20-21 - Method of reading through observation and analogy (Writing, Vocabulary, Spelling) by A

Background imageAlphabet Letter Collection: Cover 2nd booklet - Methode Biron, 1927 (print)

Cover 2nd booklet - Methode Biron, 1927 (print)
DUV4224311 Cover 2nd booklet - Methode Biron, 1927 (print); (add.info.: Cover, booklet 1 - Methode Biron. Rational teaching of reading by J. Ambielle, Primary Inspector and J. Biron, School Director)




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"Exploring the World of Alphabet Letters: From Babar to Jocrisse and Beyond" Step into the enchanting world of alphabet letters through a captivating journey spanning centuries. The ABC of Babar series, illustrated in 1939, introduces us to whimsical characters like O, S, M, H, and C. These charming illustrations bring life to each letter as they dance across the pages. Delving deeper into history, we encounter an intriguing engraving from "Alphabet masquerade, " featuring Jocrisse - a mischievous figure from an unknown publisher's work around 1855. This playful depiction adds a touch of humor to our exploration. Moving forward in time, we stumble upon two little girls engrossed in reading within "The Great baby Alphabet" chromo print circa 1900. Their innocent fascination with the letter A reminds us of the joy that learning can bring. Venturing beyond Western culture, we discover St Bernardino da Siena depicted in a stunning sculpture from the 15th century. His presence among these diverse alphabets highlights how letters transcend borders and languages. Intriguingly different is the Chinese alphabet showcased in Encyclopedie Diderot and d'Alembert. Its intricate characters remind us of the rich cultural tapestry woven by various writing systems worldwide. Returning to France once more, we encounter an engraving from Charles Unsinger's "Alphabet. " Published by Alphonse Lemerre in Paris on November 15th, 1875; this piece showcases Heron, Hallebardier (halberdier), Herbalist, Hirondelle (swallow), Owl, Heraut (herald), Hanneton (cockchafer). It serves as a reminder that even within one language's alphabet lies endless possibilities for creativity and expression.