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.
Also note that the material here is specific to the US (the Lanston Monotype Machine Company). For similar information for the UK (The Monotype Corporation Limited) see Matrix Data, Specimens, & Typography (UK)
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.
Specimen (Strip Rule and Cornerpieces)
"Monotype Strip Rule Designs and Cornerpieces to Match." (Philadelphia, PA: Lanston Monotype Machine Company, n.d. [but probably 1922-1925]). This is a specimen of non-ornamental rule and corresponding corner-pieces with matrices to be used in the Type-&-Rule Caster, the Material Making Machine / Junior Material Making Machine, or both.
The icon here links "up and over" to the presentation of this document in the Lanston Monotype Material Making Machine Notebooks.
Type-&-Rule Ruled Form System
"Monotype Type-&-Rule Ruled Form System." (Philadelpha, PA: Lanston Monotype Machine Company, n.d. [but 1943 or later, as it uses a city zone code]). Rule Dashes, Leaders, and Strip Rule cast on the Type-&-Rule Caster for ruleform composition by hand. No mention of the Giant Caster or the Material Maker.
See also Ruled Form System for Machine Composition in the Composite Specimen of Lanston Monotype Faces Notebook.
The icon links to a presentation of this document at The Internet Archive, where it can be read online. Here is a local copy of the PDF (62 Megabyts): monotype-type-and-rule-ruled-form-system-brochure-stf-0600rgbjpg.pdf
No. 790, Stymie Bold, 16 & 21 Point
This is an "Advance Proof" for new cuttings of Series No. 790, Stymie Bold, in 16 point and 21 point in display matrices only.
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: lanston-monotype-series-790-stymie-bold-16-and-21-point-advance-proof-0600grey-composite-5584x9296.png
[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 rental matrix indexes, Ruled Form System brochure, and advanced showing of Stymie 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. This digital reprint of them 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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