lettering set
Date: 1930-1950
Inventory Number: 1995-1-0002
Classification: Lettering Set
Dimensions:largest guide: 3.8 × 17.5 × 0.4 cm (1 1/2 × 6 7/8 × 3/16 in.)
case: 5.5 × 19 × 12.3 cm (2 3/16 × 7 1/2 × 4 13/16 in.)
Accessories: wooden case
DescriptionThe lettering set is stored in a rectangular wooden box that opens with two brass hinges along one of the long edges. There are two brass hooks attached to the front of the bottom of the case that hook into two brass loops on the lid of the case when closed. There are several wooden partitions to hold the set pieces in places when the case is closed.
The set consists of six lettering guides and one pen with a pointed steel tip and a black plastic handle. Each lettering guide is constituted of three layered strips of clear plastic in shades of grey, green or yellow. The center layer in each guide has stencils of various shapes and symbols -- triangles, bubbles, squares, tears, etc. Guide No. CVN 250 has the following symbols etched across the top layer: ° " % & 2 4 3 5 6 7 8 9 0. Guide No. CVL 185 has the following symbols etched across the top layer: a b c d e f g h ij kl m n o p q r s t u v w xz y. Guide No. CVL 250 has the following symbols etched across the top layer: a b c d e f g h ij kl - m n o p q r s t u v w xz y. Guide No. CVC 250 has the following symbols etched across the top layer: A B CG D EF HIL J K M N OQ PRT S U V W XZ Y. Guide No. CVN 185 has the following symbols etched across the top layer: ° " % & 24 5 6 7 8 9 0. Guide No. CVC 185 has the following symbols etched across the top layer: A B CG D EF HIL J K M N OQ PRT S U V W XZ Y.