Specimens of calligraphy

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MS. Autogr. b. 12

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Specimens of calligraphy, including work by Alfred Fairbank, Edward Johnstone and Mervyn Oliver. Mainly given by Miss M. L. Hodgson, 1947-60.

Dates

Creation: 20th century

Extent

34 Leaves

Language of Materials

English

Preferred Citation

Oxford, Bodleian Libraries [followed by shelfmark and folio or page reference, e.g. MS. Autogr. b. 12, fols 1-2].

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Shelfmark:

MS. Autogr. b. 12

Collection ID (for staff)

CMD ID 16201

Additional Description

Abstract

Specimens of calligraphy, 20th century

Biographical / Historical

Alfred Fairbank (1895-1982) was a British calligrapher and author on handwriting. Edward Johnstone (1872-1944) was a British craftsman who is regarded as one of the fathers of modern calligraphy. Mervyn Oliver (1886-1958) was a British calligrapher and silversmith, and was taught by Edward Johnston.