Latin Alphabet Collection

Development of the English alphabet. The Old Greek alphabet derived from Phoenician and was in use by 900-800 BC. A western variant, known as the Euboean or Cumae alphabet

Table comparing ancient scripts. Table based on an 1859 work by French egyptologist Emmanuel de Rouge (1811-1872), comparing eleven types of related ancient and modern scripts

Postcard of Astral King. ca. 1913, Astral King, a champion show horse, either a Tennessee walker or a saddlebred, wears an English saddle

Postcard of Harbins Tourist Court. ca. 1933, Enjoy our Southern Hospitality Harbiss Tourist Court Memphis, Tenn. U. S
Postcard of Harbins Tourist Court. ca. 1933, Enjoy our Southern Hospitality Harbiss Tourist Court Memphis, Tenn. U.S. Highway 51 South. 4 miles south of city limits J.C. Harbin

Postcard of Rubber Toys by Schavoir Rubber Company. ca. 1938, Rubber Toys by Schavoir The Schavoir Rubber Company Springdale, Conn. U.S.A

Postcard Advertisement for Premo Sodium Ethalyl. ca. 1947, SLEEP............ induced in minutes. Protected for hours
Postcard Advertisement for Premo Sodium Ethalyl. ca. 1947, SLEEP.............................. induced in minutes. Protected for hours

Postcard of Tijuana, Mexico. ca. 1950, Postcard of Tijuana, Mexico

Postcard of the Instituto Pedadgogico de Diriambas Greek Theater. ca. 1940, The Greek Theater of the Pedagogic Institute of the Diriamba, decked out in the national colors

Postcard of Albany, New York. ca. 1940, GREETINGS from ALBANY N. Y
Postcard of Albany, New York. ca. 1940, GREETINGS from ALBANY N.Y

Postcard of Baltimore, Maryland. ca. 1940, Postcard of Baltimore, Maryland

Postcard of Williams, Arizonas. ca. 1940, Greetings from WILLIAMS, ARIZ. GATEWAY TO GRAND CANYON. Located on Highway 66 near its junction with the Grand Canyon Highway

Postcard of Washington. ca. 1940, W-Justice, Insurance & Administration Bldgs. : A-A Washington Apple Tree: S-Along Mt
Postcard of Washington. ca. 1940, W-Justice, Insurance & Administration Bldgs.: A-A Washington Apple Tree: S-Along Mt. Baker National Forest Highway: H-Chuckanut Drive, Bellingham: I-Mt

Postcard of Yellowstone National Park. ca. 1940, Yellowstone is one of Americas most famous spots. Here are the greatest array of geysers and Hot Springs in the world

Postcard of Big Basin, Redwood State Park. ca. 1950, GREETINGS FROM BIG BASIN REDWOOD STATE PARK, REDWOOD STATE PARK, CALIFORNIA

Postcard of Christmas Greeting. ca. 1899-1915, A BRIGHT AND BLESSED DAY THAT IS MY CHRISTMAS WISH TO YOU

Postcard of Valentines Lakeside Cabins. ca. 1940, Valentines Lakeside Cabins, by Lake Tahoe, with gas-equipped cabins, modern plumbing, showers, and a bathing beach

Postcard of Newton Tunnel Coal Company Silo. ca. 1932, Coal - Koppers Coke - Fuel Oil Quality & Service Since 1873 Newton Tunnel Coal Co

Postcard of the Lackawanna Trail Diner. ca. 1930, The Lackawanna Diner, on Lackawanna Trail, Stroudsburg, PA. We serve best quality of foods and feature home cooking. ~ Ladies invited

Postcard of Mundelein, Illinois. ca. 1950, GREETINGS FROM MUNDELEIN, ILLINOIS. ST. MARY OF THE LAKE. SELECTED VIEWS OF MUNDELEIN, ILLINOIS

Postcard of Winslow, Arizona. ca. 1939, GREETINGS from WINSLOW, ARIZ. Winslow, Arizona, was the terminus of the present Santa Fe Ry. more than 50 years ago as the line pressed westward

Postcard of Hot Springs, New Mexico. ca. 1939, GREETINGS FROM HOT SPRINGS, NEW MEXICO. Hot Springs, New Mexico, near the famed Elephant Butte Dam and Lake, is famous itself as a health resort

Postcard of Nihonbashi Street. ca. 1919, Nihonbashi Street, Looking South, Tokyo

Postcard of Dixville Notch, New Hampshire. ca. 1930, Greetings from Dixville Notch White Mountains New Hampshire

Postcard of Lake Winnipesaukee, New Hampshire. ca. 1930, Greetings from Lake Winnipesaukee N. H
Postcard of Lake Winnipesaukee, New Hampshire. ca. 1930, Greetings from Lake Winnipesaukee N.H

Postcard of Steeple Chase Swimming Pool. ca. 1919, Steeple Chase Swimming Pool, Coney Island, N. Y
Postcard of Steeple Chase Swimming Pool. ca. 1919, Steeple Chase Swimming Pool, Coney Island, N.Y. Steeplechase Park, Coney Island is one of the largest amusement enterprises in Coney Island

Postcard Advertising Zymole Trokeys Lozenges. ca. 1916, Prepardeness Zymole Trokeys for Husky Throats Protect You against all kinds of Weather

Postcard of Sportswoman with Fishing Rods. ca. 1917, I am all ready to go fishing. Will you come along with meja I had splendid luck, last year, using the Vernley Rod and the Celebrated Y. & E. Reel

Postcard of Woman Wearing Paul Jones Knickers. ca. 1922, A woman wears a pair of Paul Jones knickerbockers, for outdoor wear

Postcard of the White Mountains of New Hampshire. ca. 1930, Greetings from the White Mountains of New Hampshire

Postcard of the Lakewood Theatre. ca. 1939, A view of the Lakewood Theatre, showing The Shopworn Angel with James Stewart and Margaret Sullivan

Front of a Pamphlet for the George Brunssen Company. ca. 1932, The front of a catalog of police hats of the George Brunssen Company features an New York Police Officer

Arrowhead-Shaped Card for Arrowhead Hot Springs. ca. 1916, An arrowhead-shaped advertisement for Arrowhead Hot Springs, a resort in the mountains of Southern California

Postcard for Physical Culture Shoes. ca. 1938, A postcard invitation for an advance showing of the fall line of Physical Comfort shoes in 1938

Postcard - Calender of Reddy Kilowatt. 1937, A twelve-month calendar is attached to a picture of Reddy Kilowatt, your electrical servant, who speaks in verse about the joys of electricity

Postcard for Tahket Hats. ca. 1937, Different colors of Tahket hats. The other side of this card extolls the virtues of the Tahket hat, the fastest selling lightweight hat, how it can be crushed

Advertising Postcard for Moaloofs High Class Flavoring Essences. ca. 1917, Moaloofs High Class Flavoring Essences. This Essence is manufactured in Grenada (La-Grenade) the Star of the West Indies

Postcard of Celebration Poster for Newarks 250th Anniversary. ca. 1916, 250th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION NEWARK, NEW JERSEY. 1666-1916, MAY TO OCTOBER 1916

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The Latin alphabet, also known as the English alphabet, has a rich history that spans centuries and has evolved and developed over time to become the widely recognized system of writing used in many languages today. In the early 20th century, postcards were a popular form of communication and advertisement. One such postcard features Astral King, a champion show horse wearing an English saddle. This image showcases the influence of English culture and language on various aspects of society. Another postcard advertises Harbins Tourist Court in Memphis, Tennessee, highlighting Southern hospitality. The use of the Latin alphabet on this postcard reflects its widespread usage in America during that era. Rubber Toys by Schavoir Rubber Company is another example from the late 1930s that demonstrates how businesses utilized the Latin alphabet for branding purposes. This particular company was based in Springdale, Connecticut. Moving into later years, a postcard advertisement for Premo Sodium Ethalyl from 1947 promotes sleep-inducing capsules and elixirs. The detailed description emphasizes how these products contain specific chemical compounds using scientific terminology written in the Latin alphabet. Postcards showcasing different locations around the world also feature prominently. Tijuana, Mexico; Albany and Baltimore in New York; Williams in Arizona; Washington state; and Yellowstone National Park are all represented through captivating images accompanied by descriptions written using the familiar Latin letters. These diverse examples illustrate not only how extensively the Latin alphabet was used but also its versatility across various industries and contexts throughout history. From horse shows to tourist attractions to pharmaceutical advertisements to scenic landscapes - all captured within these vintage postcards - it becomes evident just how deeply ingrained this alphabetic system is within our global society today.