First cast by Bruce as a caps-only
typeface in the 1860s. [Hagemann]
The lowercase and figures were designed by Julius Herriet, Sr. [Conroy]
and patented Feb. 12, 1867. [Saxe 2015] Shown in five sizes, with
different numbers. [1869
specimen] By 1882, there were six sizes, now consolidated under
the name Ornamented, No. 1515. [1882
specimen]
Schelter
& Giesecke showed their version as Nos. 382–386 in
the November 1867 issue of Archiv für
Buchdruckerkunst. [Conroy]
VGC had a phototype adaptation
as Belgian as part of the T.J. Lyons Antique Type
Collection. [VGC 1972]
Michael Hagemann of FontMesa made More…
First cast by Bruce as a caps-only typeface in the 1860s. [Hagemann] The lowercase and figures were designed by Julius Herriet, Sr. [Conroy] and patented Feb. 12, 1867. [Saxe 2015] Shown in five sizes, with different numbers. [1869 specimen] By 1882, there were six sizes, now consolidated under the name Ornamented, No. 1515. [1882 specimen]
Schelter & Giesecke showed their version as Nos. 382–386 in the November 1867 issue of Archiv für Buchdruckerkunst. [Conroy]
VGC had a phototype adaptation as Belgian as part of the T.J. Lyons Antique Type Collection. [VGC 1972]
Michael Hagemann of FontMesa made a digital revival in 2008 (used for sample), adding Black, Open, Inline, and Waffle styles as well as Greek characters.
