Composing stick

Object detail

Accession number

2007.38

Maker

H.B. Rouse & Co.

Description

A metal composing stick, used in printing, with rule on side starting at 1 to 34, marked in multiples of three. The gauge component is clamped to the other side of the rule, and has a horizontal bar that extends to the rule side.

Marks

PRESS KNEE BACK / BEFORE CLAMPING Engraved
MADE BY / H.R. ROUSE & CO / CHICAGO / U.S.A. Engraved

Media/Materials

Processed Material/Metal

Credit Line

H.B. Rouse & Co.. Composing stick, 2007.38. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).

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Classification

Rule, Composing Gauge, Type Tools & Equipment for Communication Printing T&E Typesetting Equipment

Production place

Chicago Illinois United States of America North America Americas

Collection type

Printing and bookbinding Communications Technology

Subject auto tags

Rectangle Font Metal Office ruler Ruler Artifact Composite material

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