From Sieben Theile Wohlriechender Lebens-Früchte by Georg Weber, 1649. Pattern poetry like this was very common in Germany at the time, but it was unusual to collect several ones in one publication. Also see this.
Tag Archives: 1600s
Prosodia Danicæ Linguæ by Peder Jensen Roskilde, 1627. More here.
What seems to be a smiley from 1648 (top image), written by the poet Robert Herrick, is most likely not. The same book contained more smilies (bottom image) that indicate that it’s not supposed to be read as an emoticon. See Slate’s article for more examples and information.
A belt from ca 1680, symbolizing a treaty between the north American Turtle Clan and William Penn, who said “We meet on the broad pathway of good faith and good-will; no advantage shall be taken on either side”.
Not sure how well that worked out… Also, seems like the belt was copyrighted in 1905.
Wall mosaic from the Mosque of Al Burdayni in Cairo, produced in the 17th century. Via.