Type Faces, Border Designs, Typecast Ornaments, Brass Rule
Catalog 25-A
Selective Specimens Of Preferred Materials For Modern Typography
Superior Specialties For Printers
Type Founders Manufacturers and Merchants to Printers
Publisher: Barnhart Brothers & Spindler
Coper and Cooper Italic, Brass Rules with Octagon Corners, Junge Rule Ornaments
Printed in USA
"Type Faces, Border Designs, Typecast Ornaments, Brass Rule: Catalog 25-A" is a printing industry catalog from Barnhart Brothers & Spindler, showcasing a selection of their "Superior Specialties For Printers." This catalog serves as a comprehensive guide for typographers and printers, presenting a variety of typefaces (like Cooper and Cooper Italic), decorative elements (like Typecast Ornaments and Junge Rule Ornaments), border designs, and materials like brass rule. It provides visual specimens and technical information to aid printers in selecting the appropriate tools and designs for their printing projects, reflecting the aesthetic and technological trends in typography at the time. The catalog's purpose was to facilitate the creation of visually appealing and professional printed materials.
Barnhart Brothers & Spindler was a prominent type foundry and supplier to the printing industry, known for their role in providing printers with the necessary tools and materials for typesetting and design. Their achievements lie in their contribution to the evolution of typography and printing by creating and distributing a wide range of typefaces, ornaments, and printing supplies. Companies like Barnhart Brothers & Spindler played a crucial role in shaping the visual appearance of printed materials, influencing the design and aesthetics of books, newspapers, and other publications. Their catalogs, like this one, served as essential resources for printers, enabling them to produce high-quality and visually appealing printed works.
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