[Foolproof Sans], 1937-1940
File — Box: Gill art Drawer 70
Identifier: CEG1555
Scope and Contents
From a group of 24 broadsides and posters printed by Hague & Gill, several type specimens and preliminary proofs included. High Wycombe. Bought for Clark by URL. Last drawer of Gill map cabinet. This poster announces the merits of the Gill Sans typeface, “Mechanized man knows no fancy, Foolproof Sans Light, Medium, Bold, For All Purposes Except Art Nonsense.”
Dates
- Creation: 1937-1940
Access to Collection
Collection is open for research; access requires at least 24 hours advance notice.
Extent
From the Item: 56 boxes
Language of Materials
From the Item: English
Physical Description
20 x 30”
Repository Details
Part of the William Andrews Clark Memorial Library Repository