Graphics Reference
In-Depth Information
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1822
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1822:
Thomas
Jefferson, rotunda of the
University of Virginia
in the neoclassical style
based on Greek and
Roman architecture.
1822:
Joseph-Nicéphore
Niépce produces the first
photographic printing
plate.
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c. 1826:
Bower,
Bacon and Bower, early
reversed type entitled
White.
1826:
Joseph-Nicéphore
Niépce takes the first
photograph from nature.
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1827:
Darius Wells
invents the mechanical
router, making the
manufacture of large
display wood types
possible.
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1833:
Vincent
Figgins introduces
outline types.
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1836:
Davy and
Berry, poster printed
with wood type.
1830s-80s:
Wood-type
posters and broadsides
flourish in America and
Europe.
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1836:
Vincent
Figgins, perspective type.
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1837:
Handbill set
in fat face.
1837:
Victoria crowned
queen of England.
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