Typeface Collection (#32)

SHEET MUSIC COVER, 1942. American sheet music cover, 1942, for the song Give My Regards to Broadway by George M. Cohan, first performed in 1904

CONEY ISLAND CARNIVAL, 1898. Chromolithograph poster for the Barnum & Bailey Great Coney Island Water Carnival, in Brooklyn, New York, c1898

SHEET MUSIC: TAKE ME OUT. Sheet music to cover to Take Me Out to the Ballgame, 1908, by Jack Norworth and Albert von Tilzer

HELD: MAGAZINE COVER, 1926. The Laughing Stock. Life magazine cover, 1926, by John Held, Jr

SHEET MUSIC COVER, 1919. American sheet music cover for I m Forever Blowing Bubbles, by Jaan Kenbrovin and John William Kellette, 1919

SHEET MUSIC COVER, 1911. American sheet music cover for I Want a Girl (Just Like the Girl That Married Dear Old Dad), by Will Dillon and Harry von Tilzer, 1911

SHEET MUSIC COVER, 1916. American sheet music cover for Pretty Baby, by Gus Khan, Tony Jackson and Egbert Van Alstyne, 1916

SHEET MUSIC COVER, 1905. American sheet music cover for In My Merry Oldsmobile, by Vincent Bryan and Gus Edwards, 1905

SHEET MUSIC COVER, 1927. American sheet music cover, 1927, for Here Comes the Show Boat, a song made popular by Ethel Waters in the Broadway musical Africana

CELEBRITY MAGAZINE, 1962. Cover of the September 1962 issue of Screen Stories magazine, featuring actress Elizabeth Taylor in the title role of the film Cleopatra, released the following year

SHEET MUSIC COVER, 1917. American sheet music cover, 1917, for George M. Cohans celebrated World War I composition Over There

SHEET MUSIC COVER, 1926. American sheet music cover, 1926, for Moonlight on the Ganges, an oriental fox trot

ANIMATED CARTOON, 1906. Title still and drawings from the film Humorous Phases of Funny Faces, by J. Stuart Blackton, considered the first animated film, 1906

BERLIN: SHEET MUSIC COVER. American sheet music cover, c1942, for the song A Pretty Girl Is Like a Melody, an Irving Berlin composition of 1919 that was included in the score of the 1936 film The

CELEBRITY MAGAZINE, 1960. Cover of the May 1960 issue of Movie Life magazine, featuring actress Elizabeth Taylor

JOLSON: SHEET MUSIC COVER, 1928. American sheet music cover, 1928, for Sonny Boy, recorded by Al Jolson (shown at right) and performed by him in the film The Singing Fool, released the same year

BASEBALL CARD, c1910. Reverse of an American baseball card, c1910, featuring an advertisement for Piedmont cigarettes

SHEET MUSIC COVER, 1918. American sheet music cover, 1918, for George M. Cohans celebrated World War I composition Over There, featuring an illustration by Norman Rockwell

WORLD WAR II POSTER, 1941. America Calling. American World War II poster for the Division of Information of the Office of Emergency Management, 1941, seeking volunteers for civilian defense

Poster: Century Magazine
POSTER: CENTURY MAGAZINE. Poster by H.M. Lawrence, for the October 1895 issue of the American magazine Century

Gladioli blooms
A very bold and strong depiction of a group of Gladioli blooms by Malcolm Greensmith

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"Typeface: A Journey Through Time and Design" Step into the world of typography as we explore the captivating history behind various typefaces. From iconic magazine covers like Ms. Magazine's groundbreaking first issue in 1972 to political posters challenging societal norms, typefaces have played a pivotal role in shaping our visual culture. Take a glimpse at the Labour Party poster from 1910, boldly confronting the House of Lords' rejection of the Peoples Budget. The power of typography is evident as it clears the way for change and progress. Travel back to 1879 with an exquisite wood engraving showcasing the development of Eddystone Lighthouse in the English Channel. Even through intricate strokes, typefaces communicate safety and guidance amidst treacherous waters. The vibrant circus poster from the roaring 1920s transports us to a time when bold fonts dazzled audiences, enticing them to experience thrilling spectacles under big tops. Typography becomes an art form that captures attention and ignites curiosity. Intriguingly, even menus hold stories within their carefully crafted letters. Titanic's ill-fated voyage is immortalized through its third-class passenger menu from April 14th, 1912 – a haunting reminder of tragedy intertwined with elegance. Witness how Swansons revolutionized mealtime with their TV dinner packaging resembling television sets in 1954. Typeface merges with innovation to create an unforgettable consumer experience. During World War II, Coca-Cola employed powerful typographic imagery on advertisements promoting peace amidst chaos – reminding us that words can heal wounds and unite nations during times of strife. Delve into Native American history as Chitimacha tribes participate in a peace pipe ceremony depicted in an enchanting copper engraving from French artist Antoine Simon Le Page du Pratz dating back to 1718. Typeface preserves cultural heritage across generations. Discover Betsy McCall's fashionable paper doll dresses showcased in McCalls magazine's September 1952 issue. Typeface breathes life into fashion, transforming mere paper into wearable art.