Historical sans serifs from the first half of 20th century
Here exposed a little selection of typography pictures taken in several European cities. Selected photos are representative of the typographic trends during the first half of the 20th century, and the inspiration for “Novecento” font family I’ve designed.
These photos were taken in Kraków (Poland), London (United Kingdom), Milano (Italy), Paris (France), Praha (Czech Republic).
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Inscription on the main side of the Institut de paléontologie humaine (Human palaeontology Institute) in Paris. Made between 1910 and 1914.
Rok założenia 1875 (foundation year 1875) inscription on a building in Krakow, Poland.
Shop sign for Hugnet, a retro style furniture producer in Paris.
Inscription, probably from the 30s of an italian insurance company; Praha, Czech Republic.
Lettering on the entrance of the Paul Bert high school in Paris.
Some of the letterings found in the Milan’s main railway station, inaugurated in 1931.
Memorial tablet in the Kościół Świętych Apostołow Piotra i Pawła (Saint's Peter and Paul Church) in Krakow.
Former Weill’s logo; 1924, Paris.
Russell Square underground station; 1908, London, UK.
Old lettering in London.
Palazzo di giustizia (court of justice) of Milan. Completed in 1940.
Lettering in Soho; 1864, London.
Wall sing next to Charing Cross railway station.
A 20s painted lettering; Brick lane, London.
Lettering of F. Charbonnel; 1862, Paris.
Lettering of a hairdresser shop, Paris.
Logotype of the historical french brand Berger.