VINTAGE SCOTLAND - EPHEMERA.
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The theme for the Macro Mondays group today is "White on White". Never have I felt less inspired. And now I look at all the other contributions to the group I realise how far I missed the target by. There are so many fabulous images using just white on white.
But my effort does carry weight, for me. A few years ago my mother gave me a gift. It felt pretty heavy in the wrapping and it was not that big, but when I opened it, it brought a big smile to my face. Inside was the letterhead stamp for North Calder farm, Thurso, Caithness. I remember seeing it on my grandfather's messy desk when I was only a young boy visiting the farm from Germany. As a child I just loved the action of clamping a fresh piece of paper between the jaws of the press, and then pressing down on the handle to leave an embossed letterhead.
Having had something like 26 'permanent' homes in my life, not including the ships, the one home....my spiritual home and 'family' home .....was always North Calder in the extreme and remote north of Scotland. And that's why this picture is important for me, capturing a memory of the embossing letterhead stamp that used to sit on my grandfather's desk, and which now sits in my bookcase.
House of Knowledge by Jaume Plensa.
Yorkshire Sculpture Park, West Bretton, Yorkshire, UK.
11 June, 2011.
My Jaume Plensa set.
Thanks to GMA for the title. :-)
I found this box of old letter paper in the now famous dumpster. so I brought the box to the studio and put them through the Vandercook press.
The vintage typeface returns with the Caniste typeface family. My passion for something with a vintage aesthetic is one reason I created Caniste. Inspired by antique ephemera such as cigar box labels that were common in the 19th century, it harkens back to the beauty of typographic design at that time.
The Caniste font family is an all-caps serif font with uppercase titling. It comes in 6 weights: Extra Light, Light, Regular, Semibold, Bold, and Ultra Bold. It also has very user-friendly Extras, such as scrolls, ornaments, and panels, and allows you to create beautiful ornamentation to suit your needs.
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I found this box of old letter paper in the now famous dumpster. so I brought the box to the studio and put them through the Vandercook press. This one is my favorite. I have a box of these letterheads now.
Founded in 1803, N. J. Haibara was a Japanese printing company and paper manufacturer based in Tokyo, as this Victorian-era business card indicates (see my Google-assisted translation below). Today, the firm operates under the name of Haibara Corporation and still manufactures washi and other types of paper.
N. J. Haibara
Vingt recompenses obtenues aux expositions. Maison fondée en 1803.
Eventails, cartes postales illustrée, crans.
Papiers peints, tentures et tapisseries. Dessins imprimés sur la planche. Gravée, lithographié, phototypie.
Cartes de visite. Papiers à lettre, enveloppes et cathets à papier.
Imagier et marchand de papier.
1 Nihonbasi, Tôkiô, Japon.
R. Nakamoura, atelier d'imprimerie, Simonegisi, Tôkiô.
N. J. Haibara
Twenty awards obtained at exhibitions. House founded in 1803.
Fans, illustrated postcards, screens.
Wallpapers, wall hangings, and tapestries. Drawings printed on board. Engraving, lithography, collotype.
Visiting cards. Letterheads, envelopes, and cachets for paper.
Image maker and paper merchant.
1 Nihonbasi, Tokyo, Japan.
R. Nakamoura, print shop, Simonegisi, Tokyo.
Originally posted on Ipernity: N. J. Haibara, Tokyo, Japan.
Found in folder "Letterhead," Ephemera Collection (Record Series 9900-01), Seattle Municipal Archives
A rather fine folder showing examples and samples of letter headings and headed notepaper issued by The National Association of Engravers & Die-Stampers and showing the craftsmanship of various of their members. Although not dated the back cover is stamped with a receipt stamp of 25 May 1939. The various sheets of individual notepaper echo examples often found in contemporary Penrose's Annuals. Although the manufacturers and their details are correct I think that all the 'companies' are ficticious although there was, for example, a well known Edinburgh gardening and florists company called Dobbie's. I'm not sure if that, for example, is 'real' and used with consent or if it is simply a variation on a theme.
The examples however show some great contemporary styles of lettering and typefaces along with the vignettes that accompany the text and headings. This very contemporary example is by the London based company of Baddeley Brothers (London) Ltd, or Moor Lane, EC2 and is for the "Modern Shoe Store" of Queens Road, London "W19"
Bike Rental Letterhead design template by Jenna Ebanks.Showcased on Inkd.com.
An urban bike rental company could utilize this letterhead. The illustration on the letterhead works to show riders that touring a large city via bike is an easy, quick way to see many sights. The stark contrast between black and white helps to convey an urban feel.
Stationery and logotype for Ampersand Productions, Inc. The flowing ampersand, with its extreme thick and thin lines, is Lubalin at his most characteristic and refined. Lettering artist: Tom Carnase. Client: Ampersand Productions Inc. Date: 1972. www.uniteditions.com
This is an authentic Swan Song letter from their office in New York.
I was a 17 year-old Zeppelin fan who greatly desired their new LP (Presence) as a pre-release.
Well, I didn't get my LP but I did get this. I was the happiest kid in Illinois that day.
I am fifty-two years now and I still hold this document dearly.
Enjoy!
Three concepts for our new stationery. All of them need some tweaks, and we will likely end up with two versions (as our Pastor wants his own unique stationery). Please give me your thoughts!!!
[On Regent Palace Hotel, London, stationery]
June 24th 1921.
My dear Mother,
Arrived safely in London on Wednesday last, but have been too busy to even pick up a pen to write you.
Our voyage was just great, the seas being just like glass. Smooth and great weather. Very few were even sick. I sure ate like a cow, and am still doing it.
Met the Prince de La Bourbon of France and [illegible] the Romanian Ambassy aboard ship and we had a great time. Wrote a melody for him, to his German lyrics. Twas good.
There were no end to our friends aboard. Our songs and piano playing took with a "bang" on board.
The moon on the water at night was a great sight for me to witness.
We expect to open the week before July 25 somewhere in the provinces, Glasgow Scotland week of July 25 and the Coliseum or Victoria Palace the week following here in London.
Met Newhoff and Phelps, Lionel Paris, Herbert Clifton and a bunch of our friends over here. Newhoff and Phelps took a "brody"[onlineslangdictionary.com/meaning-definition-of/take-a-brody] at Manchester last week but are going to try again. The English are 50 yrs. behind the times.
I am rapidly learning how to count shillings and pounds. It is rather hard, but interesting.
In the meantime, we might go to Coblenz and Germany for a little trip with a few other acts to help along.
It is hard to understand these bloomin' Englishmen - but I say "yes" to all questions.
Took in the Coliseum [en.wikipedia.org/wiki/London_Coliseum] this p.m. The vaudeville - old style stuff - orchestra - very good - 30 pieces and the theatre handsome and much more beautiful than the Palace.
All traffic is on the left side of the road and you take buses and taxis to go anywhere - No street cars. They have wonderful subway tube here. Their trains on R.R. are little dinky cars and engines - that I imagine have to beware of a cow on the track.
Latest shows over here are "Mary" "Sybil" andsong "Avalon" [www.youtube.com/watch?v=zmaKpp51uzI] is a big hit now. They are way behind on everything and as some of the performers say - "do everything backwards and so slow." All songs are sung very slow. No jazz.
Alice Brady, film star [en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alice_Brady] was on our bill - that we gave on the ship. We performed for both classes. Travelled 2nd Class and got on boat the last minute again.
We stopped at Bedford Head Hotel two nights and got in here to-day. 'Tis a nice hotel 18/ per day (18 shillings = $4.50 per day double)
Bunch of performers here so I won't get lonesome.
Hope you are feeling good again and have been most courageous during the past week. The realization of father's death gave me the blues a couple of times on the boat, when I dreamed of him. He is with us in spirit. Life is made up of troubles, cares and strifes, therefore we have to be very brave.
Will write again soon with some programs, souvenirs etc.
With my best love and kisses to you - and family. I am,
Your loving son,
Fritz
Event Planner Letterhead design template by Jenna Ebanks.Showcased on Inkd.com.
This letterhead would be perfect for an event planner. The punch of pink color in the upper corner captures the energizing essence of an event planner's job.
See our website for a story about the brewers' union. Found in folder "Seattle Brewing And Malting Company, 1904-1910" Georgetown City Clerk's Files (Record Series 9123-03), Seattle Municipal Archives.
Rustic Winery Letterhead design template by Carl Patterson.Showcased on Inkd.com.
The subtle pattern and refined palette of this winery letterhead makes it perfect for a high-end winery and vineyard. The stylish faint grape leaves and the ornate type are all reminiscent of warm Central Valley afternoons spent amongst the cellars and the vines.
Minneapolis School of Art Letterhead from the 50s and 60s (previously named Minneapolis School of Art, it change it's name to Minneapolis College of Art and Design in the 70s).
Jewelry Store Letterhead design template by Jalene Hernandez.Showcased on Inkd.com.
A professional jeweler or jewelry shop could utilize this letterhead for mailing purposes.
Travel Agency Letterhead design template by Lisa Harris.Showcased on Inkd.com.
A travel agency could utilize this letterhead for mailing purposes.
Architecture Firm Letterhead design template by Francesca Perani.Showcased on Inkd.com.
An architecture firm can utilize this unconventional letterhead to convey a modern image. The dynamic background uses a grid with interesting shapes in perspective to create a feeling a depth and space, which is appropriate for an architecture firm.
Letterhead I designed for myself. Only a mock up right now. Think I may scrap it because I don't really like the look of it.
Music School Letterhead design template by Jad Limcaco.Showcased on Inkd.com.
This letterhead is appropriate for any school of music trying to promote music lessons. The dark blue hues and textured background add an element of sophistication, appropriate for a company offering classical music lessons.
Logo, letterhead and stationery for Elbert Budin, a famous ‘table-top photographer.’ He shot food and other still-life set-ups. Client: Elbert Budin Inc. Date: Unknown. www.uniteditions.com
Motto: "Dieu et Les Dames” (God and the Ladies)
Near the top of search results for KA is this article: historynewsnetwork.org/article/176938
Investment Company Letterhead design template by Octavian Belintan.Showcased on Inkd.com.
This professional, corporate-looking letterhead is fitting for an investment company who invests money on behalf of shareholders.
Project: Design a letterhead to use in our capital campaign.
Direction: Have it match the branding we've already done.
Above is what I have so far. I included the brochure cover and shirt to give an idea of how I've used the branding so far. Usually I've placed the logo so it's partially cut off. Any feedback really appreciated!