Specimen Of Printing Types Made By The Lindsay Type Foundry

The Lindsay Type Foundry had its origins as a foundry established by brothers Robert and John Lindsay around 1852. Four years later, another brother joined the firm, but later separated from this partnership. The original partners then operated as the Lindsay Type Foundry from approximately 1884-1900. This catalog includes mainly type metal, with a small selection of cuts, ornaments, and rule. It also includes German type. The date of issue for this specimen book is uncertain; several of the sample texts for various type specimens include 1890 dates, including one as late as December 31, 1890. The text for 18 point Adele mentions a Chicago World's Fair (presumably the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition).