Historical Artwork
Our historical artwork collection features vintage sign painting designs, classic lettering specimens, and period advertising art that inspires today's craftsmen. These pieces showcase the golden age of hand-painted signs, from ornate Victorian lettering to mid-century commercial art. Perfect for studio reference, design inspiration, or appreciating the rich heritage of the letterhead trade.
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How to Make Effective Show-Cards (1898) — Digital Download
Off-hand card writing from 1898, as an instant download. How to Make Effective Show-Cards (1898) by ..
Instructions on Modern Show Writing (1913) — Digital Download
Concise modern show writing, as an instant download. Instructions on Modern Show Writing (1913) by J..
Lettering (1916) — Digital Download
A clean general lettering course, as an instant download. Lettering (1916) by Thomas Wood Stevens is..
Lettering for Commercial Purposes (1918) — Digital Download
Commercial lettering from a Speedball founder, as an instant download. Lettering for Commercial Purp..
Lettering for Students & Craftsmen (1930) — Digital Download
Graily Hewitt’s 346-page course is the most complete public-domain lettering education available. It..
Lettering in Ornament (1902) — Digital Download
Day on lettering as decoration, as an instant download. Lettering in Ornament (1902) by Lewis F. Day..
Letters & Lettering: A Treatise with 200 Examples (1902) — Digital Download
The architect’s 200-plate lettering treatise, as an instant download. Letters & Lettering: A Treatis..
Mediaeval Alphabets and Initials for Illuminators (1886) — Digital Download
Illuminated initials and medieval alphabets, as an instant download. Mediaeval Alphabets and Initial..
Modern Business Penmanship (1903) — Digital Download
The business penmanship method, as an instant download. Modern Business Penmanship (1903) by E. C. M..
Modern Painting, Hardwood Finishing and Sign Writing (1914) — Digital Download
The 830-page trade encyclopedia, as an instant download. Modern Painting, Hardwood Finishing and Sig..