Large Die-Case Rack for Monotype Caster containing Die Cases

Description

A wooden rack in which Monotype die-cases are kept. These die-cases contain the matrices needed for the Monotype Caster to be able to cast slugs in a a particular font.

Object Name(s): die-case racks

Object Category: TYPE COMPOSITION MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT

Linear Dimensions Depth: 23

Materials: wood
Material Part: body

Provenance Summary: Donated by Conrad Devlin, 1993. (Check - probably)

Credit Line: National Print Museum, Dublin

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