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Johnston, Edward (English calligrapher, typographer, and teacher, 1872-1944)
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Note: Johnston is known for his design of the corporate identity of the London Underground including the sans-serif typeface used throughout. He taught at the London Central School of Arts and Crafts, and the Royal College of Art, South Kensington. He is credited with reviving the art of calligraphy in the western world through his book "Writing & Illuminating, & Lettering" (1906). British calligrapher and graphic designer. |
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Gill, Eric |
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(British sculptor, typographer, and author, 1882-1940) [500025465] |
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Smith, Percy John |
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(English painter and etcher, 1882-1948) [500022953] |
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(English calligrapher, typographer, and teacher, 1872-1944) ..... [VP Preferred]
(British calligrapher, 1872-1944) ..... [AVERY]
(British calligrapher, 1872-1944) ..... [Grove Art]
(English artist, 1872-1944) ..... [RKD]
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