Strong's Book of Designs (1910)
Advertised as "a masterpiece by a master (in colors)" and "a bewildering collection of Modern Ornamental Art bristling with new and up-to-date ideas and designs...", this is the original 1910 edition of this wonderful guide to lettering, signmaking, ornamental borders and advertising at the turn of the century. With several images printed in full color and including hundreds of examples of period design, layout examples, deco stylings, show cards and advertising templates, ornamental and border flourishes, and nine "brand new alphabets" with all letters shown A-Z. Rare in this original.....
Item #1433
