Note: The material here includes only that which is specific to Monotype sorts casters. For material which includes both Monotype Composition Caster matrices and sorts caster matrices, see: ../../../ Composing Typecasters -> Monotype Composition Caster -> Matrix data, Specimens, & Typography.
Monotype Matrix Handy Index (1955)
Handy Index of 'Monotype' Rental Matrices. (Philadelphia: Lanston Monotype Machine Company, 1955). Printing code: "A39-8M-7-55" [hence my assumption that this dates from 1955].
Index of Monotype Rental Matrices (1970)
Index of Monotype Rental Matrices (Library Fonts). (Philadelphia: Lanston Monotype Machine Company, 1970). Printing code: "2-70". This says that it supersedes a 24 page "Handy Index of Monotype Rental Matrices." The 1955 version above, though, is only 15 pages.
No. 790, Stymie Bold, 16 & 21 Point
This is an "Advance Proof" (but really just an adverting sheet) for new cuttings of Series No. 790, Stymie Bold, in 16 point and 21 point. (It is not a part of {MTF1}; I obtained it as a separate sheet.)
The icon to the left links to a JPEG version of this Advance Proof, which is probably sufficient. It is 5.6 Megabytes. If for some reason you need the 21 Megabyte PNG version, click here:
[Display Matrix Box Insert] 864-6-17 7M-E
This is the insert pasted inside a typical Lanston Monotype display matrix box. This version is coded "864-6-17 7M-E" and its text dates, presumably, from 1917. It explains the lower markings on display matrices and gives brief instructions for the care of matrices.
[Display Matrix Box Insert] 864-8-21-6M-Fr
This is the insert pasted inside a typical Lanston Monotype display matrix box. This version is coded "864-8-21-6M-Fr" and its text dates, presumably, from 1921.
[Display Matrix Box Insert] 864-2-26-10M-O
This is the insert pasted inside a typical Lanston Monotype display matrix box. This version is coded "864-2-26-10M-O" and its text dates, presumably, from 1926.
The Lanston Handy Index of 'Monotype' Rental Matrices was published in the US without copyright notice at a time when such notice was required to secure copyright. It therefore passed into the public domain upon initial publication. This digital reprint of it remains in the public domain.
The Lanston Monotype display matrix box inserts were published in the US without copyright notice at a time when such notice was required to secure copyright. They therefore passed into the public domain upon initial publication. These digital reprints of them remain in the public domain.
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