Figure 303
Ornaments: Binny & Ronaldson’s Specimen, Philadelphia
From Internet Archive (scan)
1812
In 1812, a Specimen of Printing Types from the Foundery of Binny & Ronaldson, Philadelphia, appeared…
The “New Flowers” which open the collection are attractive designs in white on black. The American arms (No. 1), the urn (No. 4), the eagle (No. 5), etc., are quite delightful, and really charming when combined, as in the sixth of these borders. The skulls and cross-bones below are less inviting, and the designation “new flowers” perhaps indicates immortelle!. The other ornaments are mostly variants of ancient patterns and are in some cases excellent.