Edward Johnston: Doodles Early 20th century

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Edward Johnston: Doodles Early 20th century

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Cambridge University Library, Department of Manuscripts and University Archives

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Johnston, Edward, 1872-1944

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Epithet: calligrapher and designer of lettering British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000411.0x000386 English calligrapher. From the description of Autograph letter signed (2) : Ditchling, to Miss A.T. Evans, 1913 Nov. 13 and 19. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270485612 From the description of Autograph letter signed (2) : Ditchling, Sussex to Miss Holden and to Messrs Reeves & Sons Ltd., 192...

Johnston, Edward

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Edward Johnston (1872-1944), calligrapher and designer, was born in Uruguay on 11 February 1872, and educated privately. He studied medicine at Edinburgh University, 1896-1897, but was forced to leave due to his health. After studying the pen shapes of letters in early manuscripts at the British Museum, 1898-1899, he taught the first classes in Formal Penmanship and Lettering at the London County Council Central School, 1899-1912. He was also a teacher at the Royal Cambrian Academy from 1901. Jo...