Item 9 - Framed composing stick with metal type

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GUA/12/4/9

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Framed composing stick with metal type

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  • c1987 (Creation)

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D.C.L Pullin, a former composition apprentice donated a number of objects to the Guardian in 1993

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A composing stick with metal type spelling "THE GUARDIAN", set in wood and framed with gold
Production place: London, UK
Materials: wood; stainless steel; brass
Colour: silver; gold; brass; brown
Condition: Good
Dimensions: 240mm x 342mm
Completeness: Complete
Inscription: Type spells out "THE GUARDIAN"

Creator: Unknown

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