BOOK, Type Manual
H1990.214
Type manual used by Robert Purser in his business, Distinctive Signs. The manual was provided by "MANN / COMPOSITION / PTY. LTD. / 24 WICKHAM ST / EAST PERTH" as an advertisement for their computerised photocomposition service. They claim to supply all customers' type setting requirements. The manual contains 56 pages of different types and two pages of borders. On the reverse of the cover, "A MEMBER COMPANY / OF THE MARKBY GROUP". For details about Distinctive Signs see H90.211. Related objects include H90.212 to H90.220.
Department:
History DepartmentCollection
| Accession Number: | H1990.214 |
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| Accession Date: | 22 May 1990 |
Material
| Paper | Paper, plastic, metal |
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| Metal |
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| Plastic/Synthetic/Polymer |
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| Metal/Metal |
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| Paper/Paper |
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Measurement
| length | 315mm |
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| width | 250mm |
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