Cabinet, containing metal type

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This wooden cabinet consists of five drawers, each with 42 compartments, most of which contain metal type - rectangular pieces with raised letters or figures in reverse for printing purposes.

From the top down the drawers are marked, 'Augustine Pt', 'Anglo-Saxon 12 Pt', 'Anglo-Saxon 10 Pt', 'Old English Text 24 Pt', 'Spartan Light on 6Pt'.

In 19th century Edinburgh became a printing and publishing centre of international repute.

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• Online ID: 000-100-083-578-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  T.1996.X.27
• Date: 18th or 19th century
  
• Material: Wood / metal. Inscription: Drawers: Augustine Pt / Anglo-Saxon 12 Pt / Anglo-Saxon 10 Pt / Old English Text 24 Pt / SPARTAN LIGHT ON 6 Pt
  Type cabinet / type
  
• Dimensions: 200 mm H x 355 mm x 262 mm
  
• What: Type cabinet / type
  
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• Description: Small wooden cabinet with five labelled drawers, each with forty-two compartments, most of which contain metal type
  
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