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Type and type-founding -- Specimens

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

American Type Founders Company collection

 Collection
Identifier: Case Wing folio-Z250-A2 A44
Abstract

Various materials including photographs, internal publications, type specimens, and documents relating to the American Type Founders Company. The Company was founded in the late 19th century when 23 type foundries in North America merged.

Dates: 1899-1950

Type specimen sheets and booklets

 Collection
Identifier: Case Wing-Z250-A5
Abstract

A collection of over 2500 type specimen sheets and other advertising materials issued by type foundries, typesetters, and printers that display typefaces, type families, or groups of types. Geographic coverage includes United States, Great Britain, and continental Europe.

Dates: 1870-ongoing