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[Exercise Book - Machine Drawing]
Vivian Smith, Author
This is one of the
books
in our collection.
It was made in 1909-1946?. The place where it was made is unknown.
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Object Detail
This record represents an archive item and has related works.
Measurements
255 x 205 x 10mm
Description
Notebook with a green cover and red spine that contains handwritten notes on various topics regarding mechanics, advertising and graphics. Headings include: Machine drawing; Modern type display and ornament; Properties of steam; The slide valve; The eccentric; Industrial advertising copy; Flywheels; Pistons; Layout technique in advertising; Piston rods; Cross-heads; Italic and dynamic design; Connecting rod; Typography; Trade names; Trademarks; Trade characters; Lubrications; Ornament; Backgrounds; Type mortises; Perspective; Governors; Lighting; Contrast; Symbolism; Commercial art; Split pulleys; The origin and development of the Roman alphabet; Initials; Advertising typography; Keys and cotters; Screw threads and bolts; The parts of type. The book also includes a number of sketches to accompany the text as well as a diagram of an inland printer (dated July 1918).
Most of the material appears to have been sourced from books and journals. Publication dates include 1899, 1908, and 1929.
Most of the material appears to have been sourced from books and journals. Publication dates include 1899, 1908, and 1929.
Credit Line
Collection of the Sarjeant Gallery Te Whare o Rehua Whanganui. Gift of Lilian Smith.
Collection Type
Archives
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Acquisition Date
19 Aug 1983
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Accession Number:
A2015/4/1