Forms
Friday, November 27, 2009
signed, sealed, delivered…
cut rosette
security seal
security lines
Forms at first glance can appear detailed, complex and mainly administrative. During Michael Twyman's Monday 'Typographic Delights' session, I gained a deeper appreciation for these everyday specimens. On the contrary, forms of the late 18th-century provide a peek into the daily transactions of churches, banks, hospitals and the common merchant. A detailed notice of the form reveals a unique vestige of typography, ornamentation, hand-lettering and stamps. Each providing a standard of identification, security and etiquette.
cut rosette
security seal
security lines
Forms at first glance can appear detailed, complex and mainly administrative. During Michael Twyman's Monday 'Typographic Delights' session, I gained a deeper appreciation for these everyday specimens. On the contrary, forms of the late 18th-century provide a peek into the daily transactions of churches, banks, hospitals and the common merchant. A detailed notice of the form reveals a unique vestige of typography, ornamentation, hand-lettering and stamps. Each providing a standard of identification, security and etiquette.
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