Forme of Type Marked 'Harrild & Sons' 'London', 1890-1950

Forme of type: chase marked 'Harrild & Sons' and 'London'

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Forme of type: chase marked 'Harrild & Sons' and 'London'
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Forme of type: chase marked 'Harrild & Sons' and 'London', containing type, locked with quoins and wedges. One of thirty six specimens (mainly printing plates), mostly in current use. 1/1, 1890-1950

Details

Category:
Printing & Writing
Object Number:
1973-243/1/1
Materials:
type metal (lead, antimony, tin alloy), aluminium (metal), iron and steel (metal)
Measurements:
overall: 25 mm x 330 mm x 280 mm, 8.97kg
type:
type
credit:
London College of Printing