Lettering

Lettering is a term used to describe and catalogue material of this kind, established as a heading by Library of Congress. It sits within the wider heading of Decoration and ornament; Mechanical drawing; Painting, Industrial. Beneath it stand narrower headings including Architectural inscriptions; Filigree lettering; Letter spacing; Monograms; Roman capitals (Lettering); Sepulchral monuments--Lettering. The name also appears as Ornamental alphabets.

Also recorded as Ornamental alphabets.

Overview

What the sources state

• Placed within: Decoration and ornament; Mechanical drawing; Painting, Industrial (Library of Congress Subject Headings: Lettering (sh85076239))

• Includes: Architectural inscriptions; Filigree lettering; Letter spacing; Monograms; Roman capitals (Lettering); Sepulchral monuments--Lettering (Library of Congress Subject Headings: Lettering (sh85076239))

Sources

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Library record · Institutional or primary · Library of Congress
Library of Congress Subject Headings: Lettering (sh85076239)
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