About Peter A. Demeter
Lived 1875 – 1939 (aged 64). Peter A. Demeter was a German bookbinder, printer, publisher, graphic designer and calligrapher.
Peter A. Demeter was a German designer at the Weber Typefoundry.
Fonts Designed Demeter (1922, Schriftguss Type Foundry, later Typoart) This is one of a few German faces BB&S in Chicago received in exchange for rights to the Cooper types. Fournier (1922, probably Schriftguss Type Foundry, later Typoart) Holländisch (1922 - 1926, Weber Typefoundry), shaded roman capitals in regular, bold, and extended. Pearl Fournier (1922, probably Schriftguss Type Foundry). In Germany this is known as Geperlte Fournier and called Dresden when it was later published by BB&S in Chicago.
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Who was Peter A. Demeter?
German bookbinder, printer and publisher (1875-1939)
When was Peter A. Demeter born?
Peter A. Demeter was born on 10 January 1875 in Bocșa.
When did Peter A. Demeter die?
Peter A. Demeter died on 23 May 1939 in Berlin.
What was Peter A. Demeter's occupation?
Peter A. Demeter was a bookbinder, printer, publisher, graphic designer and calligrapher.
What nationality was Peter A. Demeter?
Peter A. Demeter was German.
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