Alphabet Collection (page 5)

Soldier and eagle mascot beside "H" Troop flag, 1898. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
Soldier and eagle mascot beside "H" Troop flag, 1898

Genii with Altdorfer's Schram, c. 1520. Creator: Albrecht Altdorfer
Genii with Altdorfer's Schram, c. 1520

Decoration pieces made of ocean shells with painted alphabets, to attract visitors, put up for sale along Clifton beach, Karachi, Pakistan October 1, 2019. REUTERS/Akhtar Soomro

Taiwan, Kaohsiung, Lotus pond, Entrance gate at bridge leading to Giant 72 meter high statue of Syuan Tian Emperor

Georgia, Batumi, Alphabetic Tower

Taiwan, Taipei, Bao-an Temple

Taiwan, Taipei, Lanterna at Confucius Temple

Taiwan, Taipei, Confucius Temple

Armenia, Yerevan, Matenadaran, Statue of Mashtots teaching his alphabet to a sisciple infront of Armenian manuscripts musuem

Hue, Vietnam. Temples in the Imperial City

Detail of the Ananuri castle dating back to the 13th century, on the Aragvi River. Georgia, Caucasus

Roman alphabet, upper case A-Z. circa 1900

Ornaments Italy 16th Century
Ornaments from "L'Ornement Polychrome" First and Second Series published in 1873 by Albert Charles Auguste Racinet (1825-1893) a french designer, lithographer and art historian

The Animal Alphabet Volume 2
Hanna Lee Tidd

The Animal Alphabet
Hanna Lee Tidd

The road to the future
Francesco Fratto

WORLD
Wendy Grace Agustin

D for Dream
Mystic Number

FIKA A-Ö
Aminah Eleonora

Träklossar ABC
Aminah Eleonora

Wooden Blocks ABC
Aminah Eleonora

ABC Toothy Rosa
Aminah Eleonora

ABC Toothy Grön
Aminah Eleonora

Animal Letters ABC
Aminah Eleonora

Nautical Flags
Hanna Melin

Alphabet of Democracy, America, Britain, China, Dutch, WW2
Alphabet of Democracy, America, Britain, China, Duch, WW2, American postal cover envelope Date: 1944

WW2, Alphabet Valentines Card
A WW2 alphabet Valentines greetings card. To my Adorable, Beautiful, Charming, Darling, Exquisite, Fascinating, Glamorous, Heavenly, Ideal, Joyous, Kissable, Lovely, Marvellous, Neat, One-and-only

Lord Roberts at Orange Grove Inn, South Africa
Lord Roberts at the Orange Grove Inn near Johannesburg, South Africa, teaching the alphabet to the innkeeper's daughter during the Boer War - Don't you see I am busy? Date: 1901

Epitaph of Maththaios, Bishop of Faras. May-June, 766. Sandstone. Cathedral of Faras (Sudan). Faras Gallery. National Museum. Warsaw. Poland. Date: 2018

Founding Inscription of Bishop Paulos
The Founding Inscription of Bishop Paulos. It commemorates the renovation of the cathedral in 707. Greek. Sandstone. Detail. From Faras (Sudan). Faras Gallery. National Museum. Warsaw. Poland

Hebrew Inscription dating from the 14th century
Spain, Catalonia, Barcelona. Hebrew inscription dating from the 14th century, located on Marlet Street in Barcelona (Catalonia, Spain)

Turkey. Ephesus city. Pillar with Greek inscription, near the Library of Celsus. Edict of governors Eutropius (c. 371-372) and Festus (372-378)

The Phaistos Disc (1/2)
The Phaistos Disc (also spelled Phaistos Disk, Phaestos Disc) is a disk of fired clay from the Minoan palace of Phaistos on the island of Crete

The Phaistos Disc (2/2)
The Phaistos Disc (also spelled Phaistos Disk, Phaestos Disc) is a disk of fired clay from the Minoan palace of Phaistos on the island of Crete

Soviet propaganda poster. Death to World Imperialism
Russia. Communism. Soviet propaganda poster. Death to World Imperialism. Date:

Egyptian art. Fragment of a papyrus with hieroglyphic writing. Egyptian Museum of Turin. Italy

Book of the Dead. Fragment of a papyrus. Egypt
Book of the Dead. Fragment of a papyrus with a diagram of the distribution of funerary amulets on the mummy. 305-330 BC. Ptolemaic Period. Origin unknown. British Museum. London. United Kingdom

Book of the Dead. Fragment. Egypt
Fragment of a text of the Book of the Dead. Ink on papyrus. Around 1480 BC. 18th Dynasty. New Kingdom. British Museum. London. United Kingdom

Stela of User. Egypt
Stela of User. Decorated with hieroglyphic inscriptions on the petition of offerings to the Ka of User. Central scene depicts the deceased with his dog and sitting at the table of offerings

HUNTING ALPHABET - T
T for the Thruster - who pushes ahead : some wish him well, but most wish him dead... Date: 1929

Meaningful Cells
Dr. Akira TAKAUE

Divina proportione, June 1, 1509. Creator: Unknown
Divina proportione, June 1, 1509

Portrait of Catherine de Bourbon, 1600. Creator: Jan Wierix
Portrait of Catherine de Bourbon, 1600

Decorated Roman alphabet, 1755. Creator: Johann David Nessenthaler
Decorated Roman alphabet, 1755

Orthographia pl. 5, late 17th-mid-18th century. Creator: Johann Daniel Preissler
Orthographia pl.5, late 17th-mid-18th century

The letter T standing on a pier holding a tree trunk, 18th century. 18th century. Creator: Anon
The letter T standing on a pier holding a tree trunk, 18th century

The letter R, constructed from a court pack of playing cards, stands on a riva (ri... 18th century. Creator: Anon)
The letter R, constructed from a court pack of playing cards, stands on a riva (river bank), 18th century

The Sacred Monogram with the Symbols of the Evangelists and the Crucifixion (Schr... 15th century. Creator: Anon)
The Sacred Monogram with the Symbols of the Evangelists and the Crucifixion (Schr. 1812), 15th century

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The alphabet, a timeless symbol of human communication and expression, has evolved throughout history. From the initial page of the Lindisfarne Gospels in the late 7th or early 8th century to an illustration showcasing sign language hand signals representing each letter, its significance transcends time and cultures. One cannot overlook the ancient Arabic alphabet, which holds immense cultural value. Its intricate calligraphy is a testament to the artistry and beauty embedded within this system of writing. Similarly, typography plays a crucial role in shaping how we perceive alphabets visually. As we delve into the development of the English alphabet, we witness its transformation over centuries. The ABC OF BABAR O from 1939 provides us with a whimsical glimpse into how letters can be brought to life through illustrations. Intricate illuminated texts like that found in St Luke's Gospel circa 700 demonstrate not only religious devotion but also highlight how alphabets were used as tools for storytelling and preserving knowledge. Beyond written languages, even symbols such as those found on The Periodic Table Digital Illustration have become part of our modern-day lexicon. They represent elements that make up our world and enable scientific understanding. The Olympic Games poster from 1896 reminds us that alphabets extend beyond mere words; they serve as emblems uniting nations under one common goal - athletic excellence. Moving away from traditional scripts, mosaic artwork featuring Arab and Kufic calligraphy showcases how they can transcend mediums by adorning walls with their elegance and meaning. Even street signs bear testament to alphabets' ubiquity; Greek and Roman characters guide pedestrians through downtown Athens while celebrating linguistic diversity. Lastly, Braille revolutionized accessibility for individuals with visual impairments thanks to Louis Braille's ingenuity. Through raised dots forming letters on paper, it opened new avenues for literacy among those who are blind or visually impaired. From ancient manuscripts to contemporary innovations, the alphabet remains an integral part of our lives.