I love to hear about your family's history in type! I am a letterpress printmaker and I use type that's sorted into California and Hamilton cases every day. Cases like yours are in wide, frequent usage throughout the cottage industry that is old-school printing and their stories live on.
Erin, I want to know about all of this. Since I’m in publishing myself…I’m wanting to be schooled in letter press and actual book binding. Maybe we could chat some time?
Absolutely! I'm at Bear Scratch Press at the University of Montana. DM me and we can trade info. We happen to be hosting two weeks of master printmaking and book arts classes this summer that are open to the public: www.umt.edu/um-press/miba.
I think it was a drawer - it has a handle. Each little crossing has a small brass(?) star holding it together. (Can't figure out how to share the picture). My dad was an architect and collected beautiful handmade things...You could try this link but it's on my computer so I doubt it will work. Let me know.
I love to hear about your family's history in type! I am a letterpress printmaker and I use type that's sorted into California and Hamilton cases every day. Cases like yours are in wide, frequent usage throughout the cottage industry that is old-school printing and their stories live on.
Erin, I want to know about all of this. Since I’m in publishing myself…I’m wanting to be schooled in letter press and actual book binding. Maybe we could chat some time?
Absolutely! I'm at Bear Scratch Press at the University of Montana. DM me and we can trade info. We happen to be hosting two weeks of master printmaking and book arts classes this summer that are open to the public: www.umt.edu/um-press/miba.
I have 2 of these boxes. They are so beautiful - the wood and sense of having been well used. I've hung them and use them to hold earrings and pins.
Do you? Tell me about them or share photos please. Each ‘type” is so different??? thank you for letting me know.
I think it was a drawer - it has a handle. Each little crossing has a small brass(?) star holding it together. (Can't figure out how to share the picture). My dad was an architect and collected beautiful handmade things...You could try this link but it's on my computer so I doubt it will work. Let me know.
https://photos.fife.usercontent.google.com/pw/AP1GczM56Su4kjF67ejcwK6GBNPVds_ypTgxt6XeY56tIiFxSjnSb7jIWZ0hQg=w636-h848-s-no?authuser=0
I worked in a pioneer reenactment village for a bit and we showcased those.
I’ve always wanted one to store my sewing thread. They fit well and it looks colorful and antique.
This is absolutely gorgeous, Patti! What a beautiful way to honor your dad’s legacy and your literary soul. 🧡
Lovely, filled with objects wrapped in your love and reverance. Wonderful heritage!