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Frederic Goudy

American printer, artist and type designer (1865-1947) · United States · On the map · Died at 82

Frederic William Goudy was an American printer, artist and type designer whose typefaces include Copperplate Gothic, Goudy Old Style and Kennerley. He was one of the most prolific of American type designers and his self-named type continues to be one of the most popular in America.

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United States
Status
Deceased
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Lived 1865 to 1947 · aged 82