Letter W Collection

16th Century Gothic Style Alphabet
Vintage engraving of the alphabet in a 16th century medieval style from the Book of Ornamental Alphabets by F.G. Delamotte published in 1879 now in the public domain

Letter W, 1630. Creator: Pierre Aubry
Letter W, 1630

8th Century Anglo Saxon Alphabet
Vintage engraving of the alphabet in an 8th century Anglo Saxon style from the Book of Ornamental Alphabets by F.G. Delamotte published in 1879 now in the public domain

17th Century Script Style Alphabet
Vintage engraving of the alphabet in a 17th century medieval style from the Book of Ornamental Alphabets by F.G. Delamotte published in 1879 now in the public domain

Medieval Italian Style Alphabet
Vintage engraving of the alphabet in a medieval italian style from the Book of Ornamental Alphabets by F.G. Delamotte published in 1879 now in the public domain

13th Century Style Alphabet
Vintage engraving of the alphabet in an 14th century medieval style from the Book of Ornamental Alphabets by F.G. Delamotte published in 1879 now in the public domain

Retro German Arabesque Script
Vintage engraving of the alphabet in a 17th century German Arabesque style from the Book of Ornamental Alphabets by F.G. Delamotte published in 1879 now in the public domain

Letter W, Wayward Wastrel With Winsome Wiles Wheedling Worthy Wayfarer (colour litho)
5217848 Letter W, Wayward Wastrel With Winsome Wiles Wheedling Worthy Wayfarer (colour litho) by Hammond, William (fl.1913); Private Collection; (add.info.: Letter W)

Trivet, c. 1941. Creator: LeRoy Griffith
Trivet, c. 1941

Letter W (colour litho)
6032895 Letter W (colour litho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Letter W. Victorian scrap, late 19th century.); Look and Learn / Barbara Loe Collection

Letter W, Weal Or Woe (colour litho)
5236089 Letter W, Weal Or Woe (colour litho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Letter W, Weal Or Woe)

Unglaub, Washington, American League, from the White Border series (T206) for the American Tobacco Company, 1909-11

McBride, Washington, American League, from the White Border series (T206) for the American Tobacco Company, 1909-11

Shipke, Washington, American League, from the White Border series (T206) for the American Tobacco Company, 1909-11

Schaefer, Washington, American League, from the White Border series (T206) for the American Tobacco Company, 1909-11

Groom, Washington, American League, from the White Border series (T206) for the American Tobacco Company, 1909-11

Elberfeld, Washington, American League, from the White Border series (T206) for the American Tobacco Company, 1909-11

Victoria Tower, 1872. Creator: Gustave Doré
Victoria Tower, 1872. Victoria Tower in the Palace of Westminster, London was designed by Charles Barry in Perpendicular Gothic style and completed in 1860 as a fireproof repository for books

The British Lion, 1872. Creator: Gustave Doré
The British Lion, 1872. From, " LONDON. A Pilgrimage" by Gustave Dore and Blanchard Jerrold. [Grant and Co. 72-78, Turnmill Street, E.C. 1872]

8th Century Style Alphabet
Vintage engraving of the alphabet in an 8th century style from 1879

12th Century Style Alphabet
Vintage engraving of the alphabet in an 12th century medieval style from the Book of Ornamental Alphabets by F.G. Delamotte published in 1879 now in the public domain

Medieval 10th Century Style Alphabet
Vintage engraving of the alphabet in an 10th century style from the Book of Ornamental Alphabets by F.G. Delamotte published in 1878 now public domain

15th Century Style Alphabet
Vintage engraving of the alphabet in a 15th century medieval style from the Book of Ornamental Alphabets by F.G. Delamotte published in 1879 now in the public domain

16th Century Style Alphabet
Vintage engraving of the alphabet in a 16th century medieval style from the Book of Ornamental Alphabets by F.G. Delamotte published in 1879 now in the public domain

14th Century Style Alphabet
Vintage engraving of the alphabet in an 14th century medieval style from the Book of Ornamental Alphabets by F.G. Delamotte published in 1879 now in the public domain

9th Century Anglo Saxon Alphabet
Vintage engraving of the alphabet in an 9th century Anglo Saxon style from the Book of Ornamental Alphabets by F.G. Delamotte published in 1879 now in the public domain

W the Willing, 1903. Artist: John Hassall
W the Willing, 1903. An initial letter W from a child alphabet. From An A.B.C. of Everyday People, by G. E. Farrow. [Dean & Son Limited, London, 1903]

Letter W. Creator: Hans Holbein the Younger
Letter W

Capital letter W
Antique illustration of letter W

Black and white illustration of round symbol with three concentric circles and letters within

The Letter W And Two Women
Hollywood, California: c. 1935. The letter W accompanied by two attractive young women

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The letter W has a rich history, spanning centuries and various artistic styles. From the 16th-century Gothic style alphabet to the 8th-century Anglo Saxon alphabet, this letter has evolved in its visual representation. In the medieval Italian style alphabet, the letter W took on an ornate and intricate form. Its curves and loops were meticulously crafted, showcasing the craftsmanship of that era. Moving forward to the 17th century script style alphabet, we see a more refined and elegant rendition of the letter W. One unique variation is found in retro German Arabesque script where the letter W appears with elaborate swirls and flourishes. It adds a touch of whimsy to any written text. A captivating portrayal of this enigmatic character can be seen in LeRoy Griffith's colour litho titled "Letter W, Wayward Wastrel With Winsome Wiles Wheedling Worthy Wayfarer. " This artwork captures both its visual appeal and hints at its mysterious nature. Another depiction worth mentioning is a trivet from 1941 by an unknown creator. The design incorporates elements inspired by different historical periods while featuring an eye-catching representation of the letter W. Furthermore, there are several colourful lithos that showcase different aspects associated with this intriguing character: "Letter W (colour litho)" portrays it as vibrant and lively; "Letter W, Weal or woe (colour litho)" highlights its dualistic nature - capable of bringing fortune or misfortune. Lastly, within sports memorabilia like Unglaub's baseball card for Washington American League team from T206 series or McBride's card from White Border series also featuring Washington American League team players – we find yet another context where Letter 'W' becomes synonymous with these athletes' names who have left their mark on America's favorite pastime.