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Linotype & Machinery Limited

 Organization

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

Linotype Blueprint Collection

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 004-03-08
Scope and Contents

This collection is comprised of approximately 3,000-5,000 blueprints for the components of Linotype machinery manufactured by the Linotype and Machinery Limited company in Manchester, UK. The blueprints range in size from approximately 20" x 25" to 8.5" x 11". They frequently include dated manuscript notations showing the evolution of parts manufactured by the company.

Dates: approximately 1920-1980

Linotype Letter Drawings

 Collection
Identifier: 004-03-02
Scope and Contents

The collection includes thousands of drawings of letterforms as well as a selection of keyboard maps for use with the fonts.

Dates: circa 1900-1970