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Typography in Wood: Wood Typography from the 19th Century
Dominiqué Carre:
Typography in Wood
Wood Typography from the 19th Century
The first wooden letters for poster work were craft-produced in the 18th century. Their use spread with the expansion of commercial advertising in the 1820s; production was mechanized, and new types with increased visibility were created.
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