Fraktur
Download or Read eBook Fraktur PDF written by Corinne P. Earnest and published by Schiffer Book for Collectors. This book was released on 1999 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
Author | : Corinne P. Earnest |
Publisher | : Schiffer Book for Collectors |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 1999 |
ISBN-10 | : 076430920X |
ISBN-13 | : 9780764309205 |
Rating | : 4/5 (0X Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Fraktur by : Corinne P. Earnest
Book excerpt: Having roots in medieval European decorated manuscript art, fraktur celebrate Pennsylvania German family events such as births, baptisms, and marriages. 230+ photographs present three centuries of American fraktur interwoven with insightful historical details, information on the making of fraktur, and techniques for their preservation and care. The colorful pages will delight and stimulate curiosity among historians, scholars, and all who appreciate art to explore the hidden treasures at the heart of these charming manuscripts.