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font for the declaration of independence
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James Burke
Being a grandpa is more fun than working
James Burke
Being a grandpa is more fun than working
The engrosser of the Declaration was probably Timothy Matlock, an assistant to Charles Thomson, secretary to the Congress. On August 2nd John Hancock, the President of the Congress, signed the engrossed copy with a bold signature.
Of course, the broadside of the declaration was printed, but that's not the official document. But that one looks a lot like Caslon.
Of course, the broadside of the declaration was printed, but that's not the official document. But that one looks a lot like Caslon.
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Boudica
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This is fascinating
• In 1776, Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790) chose the British typeface “Caslon” for the first printing of the American Declaration of Independence and for the Constitution.
• The American Scribe typeface replicates the script found in the Declaration of Independence. Because Matlack's lettering can be found on so many documents, it was possible to create a digital version of it as a typeface we can all use.
• In 1776, Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790) chose the British typeface “Caslon” for the first printing of the American Declaration of Independence and for the Constitution.
• The American Scribe typeface replicates the script found in the Declaration of Independence. Because Matlack's lettering can be found on so many documents, it was possible to create a digital version of it as a typeface we can all use.
