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type (composition equipment)

 Subject
Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
Scope Note: The rectangular pieces, usually metal, having on one side a letter or other character, from which text is composed and set to be printed. For sets of printed characters that share certain characteristics of style or design, use "typefaces."

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

Rudolf Koch cast metal type piece

 Collection — Box BW 13, Folder: 1 [X031589416]
Identifier: MSS 15857
Scope and Contents

Rudolf Koch cast metal type piece (1930; 0.03 cubic foot) consists of a piece of brass, with the raised letter "H" and the letter "B" cut into the top surface in high relief, cut by Rudolf Koch or one of his students.

Dates: 1930