Designed by John F. Cumming. Released in 1884 by Dickinson Type Foundry. [Reichardt]
Adopted for phototype by VGC, as part of the T.J. Lyons Antique Type Collection, Volume I. [1967 specimen] Also by Photo-Lettering (as Karnac Antique) [PLINC One-Liner] and Lettergraphics. [Lettergraphics 1976]
Great Sage NF is simplified interpretation with solid balls replacing the floral ornaments.