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2000.0009.0200

Signpainting up to Now by Frank H. Atkinson. Published by Frederick J. Drake & Co., Chicago, IL: 1915.

Hardbound; B&W illustrations;  252 pages

“A complete manual of the art of sign painting – contains ninety-six designs or layouts and accompanying color notes – seventy-five 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.”

(See also 2000.0009.0201 and 2004.0013.0001)

Object Number : 2000.0009.0200
Type : books
Decade : 1910 - 1919
Object Height : 9-1/4 in.
Object Width : 12 in.
Object Depth : 1 in.
Object History :

“Probably the single most influential sign mkaing book of its time.  The beginning of the book worked as a textbook for learning the sign trade while remaining section is loaded with outstanding period artwork and alphabets.  Frank was responsibile for most of the illustrations and alphabets but it is also interlaced with layouts designed by other outstanding designers of the time. Frank Atkinson also produced a variety of additional books on sign painting–all good– but this one stands out of the group.  Later editions also included a section of billboard designs.” -from signmuseum.com via The Wayback Machine

Status : Storage
Location : Restoration Shop
Donor Name : ST Publications
Contact Donor : 1
Date of Execution : 1915
Condition :

Poor: Binding and cover badly damaged, pages loose.

Deed of Gift Form Received : 11/29/2000
Object Received Date : 11/8/2000
Object Cataloged Date : 11/28/2000
Box Number : 3012
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