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Atkinson Sign Painting by Frank H. Atkinson

Atkinson Sign Painting by Frank H. Atkinson. Published by The Signs of the Times Publishing Co., Cincinnati, OH: 1991 (reprint).

Softbound; B&W illustrations; 224 pages

“A Manual of the art of sign painting – contains 96 design layouts and accompanying color notes – 75 alphabets embracing all standard styles, their modifications and alternates – comprehensive text covering all practical phases of the art – for every day reference in the shop.”

Object Number : 2022.0030.0022
Type : books
Object Height : 8-7/8 in.
Object Width : 12 in.
Object Depth : 1/2 in.
Object History :

Donor was not a signpainter, but very interested in the craft and bought books he found interesting.  After his retirement from acedemia, he donated the books in memory of a signpainter friend of his, John Hodgins.

 

State of Origin : Unknown
Status : Library
Location : Library
Donor Name : William Mancuso
Condition :

Good

 

Deed of Gift Form Received : 10/13/2022
Object Received Date : 10/1/2022
Object Cataloged Date : 10/27/2022
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