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Ames' Book of Flourishes. 125 Designs by 72 Leading American Penmen.
Calligrapher: Daniel T. Ames (American, 19th century)
Calligrapher: John Seddon (English, 1644–1700)
Calligrapher: William Milns (English (active in the United States) 1760/61–1801)
Calligrapher: Eleazar Wigan (English, 17th century)
Calligrapher: Fielding Schofield (American, 1845–1924)
Calligrapher: Charles Paxton Zaner (American, 1864–1918)
Calligrapher: Platt Rogers Spencer (American, 1800–1864)
Calligrapher: Lyman P. Spencer (American, 1840–1915)
Calligrapher: John Seddon (English, 1644–1700)
Calligrapher: William Milns (English (active in the United States) 1760/61–1801)
Calligrapher: Eleazar Wigan (English, 17th century)
Calligrapher: Fielding Schofield (American, 1845–1924)
Calligrapher: Charles Paxton Zaner (American, 1864–1918)
Calligrapher: Platt Rogers Spencer (American, 1800–1864)
Calligrapher: Lyman P. Spencer (American, 1840–1915)
1890
Place of Publication: New York, New York, USA
Medium/Technique
Illustrated book with 70 lithographs
Dimensions
Overall: 21.5 x 29.8 x 1.2 cm (8 7/16 x 11 3/4 x 1/2 in.)
Credit Line
M. and M. Karolik Fund
Accession Number67.1021
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAmericas, Prints and Drawings
ClassificationsIllustrated books
New York: Daniel T. Ames, 1890
Description(New York: Daniel T. Ames, 1890) Oblong quarto; 72 pp.; original gilt-stamped publisher's red cloth boards.
Samples of ornamental penmanship, especially birds.
Samples of ornamental penmanship, especially birds.
ProvenanceF. H. Drake (ornamental ownership inscription, front flyleaf); Charles P. Wood III (dealer), South Woodstock, CT; 1967, sold by Charles P. Wood III to the MFA for $43. (Accession Date: December 13, 1967)