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Alphabets Collection (#7)

Exploring the fascinating world of alphabets, from the Ancient Arabic Alphabet to modern Typography

Background imageAlphabets Collection: Pictorial Alphabet

Pictorial Alphabet
Picture Alphabet, 1885 Date: 1885

Background imageAlphabets Collection: Alphabets & Typography

Alphabets & Typography
Various examples of Russian alphabets and german typography from the 18th century. Date: Circa 1760

Background imageAlphabets Collection: C16 Alphabet

C16 Alphabet
Decorative initials from an early French printed book

Background imageAlphabets Collection: Alphabet Letters / Shaw / T

Alphabet Letters / Shaw / T
THE LETTER T (Christine de Pisan)

Background imageAlphabets Collection: Animals / Pigs / Alphabet

Animals / Pigs / Alphabet
P for some pigs, which have strayed from their sty

Background imageAlphabets Collection: Alphabet / X on a Barrel

Alphabet / X on a Barrel
X put on a barrel is intended to tell the strength of the beer and its flavour as well

Background imageAlphabets Collection: Alphabet / Z for Zachary

Alphabet / Z for Zachary
Z is for Zachary, shutting the gate

Background imageAlphabets Collection: Alphabet / I is the Isle

Alphabet / I is the Isle
I - is the isle; and I ll mention my wish

Background imageAlphabets Collection: Sheep and Shepherd 1867

Sheep and Shepherd 1867
S for the sheep, with their coats of soft wool

Background imageAlphabets Collection: Transport / Wagon / Alphabet

Transport / Wagon / Alphabet
W for waggon (sic), that stands empty alone

Background imageAlphabets Collection: Alphabet / E for Esquire

Alphabet / E for Esquire
A British gentleman farmer walking his land

Background imageAlphabets Collection: Alphabet / Q for Quince

Alphabet / Q for Quince
Q stands for the Quince I have plucked from the tree

Background imageAlphabets Collection: Alphabet / Y for Yard

Alphabet / Y for Yard
Y is the yard, where the chicks love to feed

Background imageAlphabets Collection: British Footman, 1867

British Footman, 1867
I was an Italian who had a white mouse, whom John the footman drove from the house

Background imageAlphabets Collection: Alphabet / K for Kittens

Alphabet / K for Kittens
K are the kittens, that live in the stable

Background imageAlphabets Collection: Reptiles / Frog being Shot

Reptiles / Frog being Shot
A - for the Archer who shot a frog

Background imageAlphabets Collection: Alphabet / F for Fowl

Alphabet / F for Fowl
F for the fowls: the hens and the cocks

Background imageAlphabets Collection: Alphabet / G for Gamester

Alphabet / G for Gamester
G - was a gamester who had but ill-luck

Background imageAlphabets Collection: Alphabet / R for Rabbits

Alphabet / R for Rabbits
A group of captive rabbits nibbling away at carrots and cabbages

Background imageAlphabets Collection: Alphabet / H for Horse

Alphabet / H for Horse
H - is the horse, so sleek and so strong

Background imageAlphabets Collection: Alphabet / C for Captain

Alphabet / C for Captain
C - was a captain all covered with lace

Background imageAlphabets Collection: Alphabet / T for Turkey

Alphabet / T for Turkey
Free-ranging turkeys in an English field. (Meleagris gallopavo)

Background imageAlphabets Collection: Alphabet / E for Eggs

Alphabet / E for Eggs
E - for eggs, which we find in the nest

Background imageAlphabets Collection: Alphabet / N for Nobleman

Alphabet / N for Nobleman
N - was a Nobleman, gallant and bold

Background imageAlphabets Collection: Alphabet / O for Organ-Boy

Alphabet / O for Organ-Boy
An organ-boy entertaining children accompanied by a monkey

Background imageAlphabets Collection: Alphabet / V for Vine

Alphabet / V for Vine
V for the vine, growing high on the wall...... Children picking grapes on an English farm. Date: 1867

Background imageAlphabets Collection: Alphabet / Z for Zany

Alphabet / Z for Zany
Z - was a Zany, who looked a great fool

Background imageAlphabets Collection: Children Picking Nuts

Children Picking Nuts
N stands for the nuts: and when lessons are done

Background imageAlphabets Collection: C16 Alphabet - 2

C16 Alphabet - 2
This alphabet is notable for being complete - I is distinguished from J and all 26 letters are found

Background imageAlphabets Collection: Alphabet Letters / Shaw / O

Alphabet Letters / Shaw / O
THE LETTER O

Background imageAlphabets Collection: FLOWER Y

FLOWER Y
Flowery Y

Background imageAlphabets Collection: FLOWER X

FLOWER X
Flowery X

Background imageAlphabets Collection: FLOWER W

FLOWER W
Flowery W

Background imageAlphabets Collection: FLOWER V

FLOWER V
Flowery V

Background imageAlphabets Collection: FLOWER U

FLOWER U
Flowery U

Background imageAlphabets Collection: FLOWER T

FLOWER T
Flowery T

Background imageAlphabets Collection: FLOWER R

FLOWER R
Flowery R

Background imageAlphabets Collection: FLOWER Q

FLOWER Q
Flowery Q

Background imageAlphabets Collection: FLOWER P

FLOWER P
Flowery P

Background imageAlphabets Collection: FLOWER O

FLOWER O
Flowery O

Background imageAlphabets Collection: FLOWER N

FLOWER N
Flowery N

Background imageAlphabets Collection: FLOWER M

FLOWER M
Flowery M

Background imageAlphabets Collection: FLOWER L

FLOWER L
Flowery L

Background imageAlphabets Collection: FLOWER K

FLOWER K
Flowery K

Background imageAlphabets Collection: FLOWER J

FLOWER J
Flowery J

Background imageAlphabets Collection: FLOWER I

FLOWER I
Flowery I

Background imageAlphabets Collection: FLOWER H

FLOWER H
Flowery H

Background imageAlphabets Collection: FLOWER F

FLOWER F
Flowery F




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Exploring the fascinating world of alphabets, from the Ancient Arabic Alphabet to modern Typography. Discover the origins and evolution of these ancient writing systems that have shaped human communication throughout history. Marvel at the intricate beauty of Ancient Alphabets, each symbol carrying a story within its strokes. Dive into playful learning with Alphabet-themed illustrations like B for Bees and D for Ducks, capturing the essence of childhood innocence. Let FLOWER A bloom in your imagination as you unravel its hidden meanings. Delve into cultural diversity with An alphabet of Dutch Dolls, showcasing the richness of language across borders. Join a U Monk in Wine Cellar or witness a Farmworker Takes Break through vivid alphabet-inspired art pieces that transcend words alone. Travel back in time to meet Reluctant Schoolboy 19C and experience education through his eyes. And finally, encounter M for Miser - an intriguing character who teaches us valuable lessons about life's priorities and can not just letters but gateways to knowledge, creativity, and endless possibilities.