Alan Mays' photos with the keyword: sizes

This is an undated specimen list advertising some of the typefaces that David Bachman Landis (1862-1940) used at his letterpress print shop in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Landis originally named his shop Pluck Art Printery, but this specimen list dates to sometime after 1914, when he changed the name to Landis Art Press. Specimen List No. 15 Gothic and Sans Serif Type Landis Art Press Blair Gothic 4 sizes 6 pt. - One two three four 3 sizes 12 pt. - Five six and seven Steel Plate Gothic 3 sizes 6 pt. - Two three four 3 sizes 12 pt. - Five six and seven Inland Gothic 9 pt. - CAPS and Lower Case to 48 pt. Sans Serif Bold 24 pt. : with Lower Case 18 pt. CAPS : with Lower Case 14 pt. CAPS : with Lower Case 12 pt. CAPITALS : with Lower Case

"The Bailey, Banks & Biddle Co., goldsmiths and silversmiths, Philadelphia. Kindly designate the finger size by number." While this ring-gauge card probably dates to the 1890s, Bailey Banks & Biddle is still in business today with an online presence and a number of retail jewelry stores, including one near Philadelphia at the King of Prussia Mall.

"Perfecto Garcia & Bros., Tampa, Fla. Clear Havana Cigars. Made in 65 sizes."