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Wood Type ID

  • forme
  • on 15 Feb 14 (15:23)

I chanced upon a wooden type perpetual calender, and cajoled the ‘artsy’ owner (the type was displayed as wall decor!) to allow an inkpad ‘palm’ proof be taken. Anyone have knowledge of typeface/era?

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This seems to match Perpetual Calendar Set No. 10 shown on page 29 of the Hamilton Wood Type specimen book that Shooting Star Press put together.

John

  • forme
  • on 15 Feb 14 (20:57)

Thank you for the identification. The owner of the type has it mounted on a wall adjacent to a wood-burning stove. Should be well dried, warped and shrunk at this stage of its life. :o( However, at least it’s not painted a bright lavender in order to match the drapes. :o)