Printer's Cases and Type and Printing Blocks, between 1920-1939
Abstract
Printer's cases and hand-set type, including Hebrew printing type, and printing blocks. The hand-set type was used at the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society's printing shop during the 1920s and 1930s. The Hebrew type was primarily used for printing Yiddish copies of the JCRS publications. The dimensions given are for the largest printer's case.
Dates
- between 1920-1939
Language of Materials
There is a set of Hebrew type and individual Roman letters.
Rights and Usage Statement
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Extent
4 Items (2 cases, type, blocks) ; 4 x 43 x 56 centimeters
Scope and Contents
This series includes religious, medical, printing, administrative, trophies, and other types of objects used at the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society. Examples of objects are Torah scrolls, embroidered towels made by a patient, a Hebrew Corona typewriter, printing cases and type, and a chess trophy.
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Good Wood --Metal
Provenance
Donated by AMC Cancer Research Center as part of the JCRS Records.
General
Title supplied by archivist.
Drawing Number
4 x 43 x 56 centimeters
Creator
- From the Collection: Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society (U.S.) (Organization)
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections and Archives Repository