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Ingot (fragment)
Part of an ingot of Linotype metal with 3% tin, 11% antimony and 86% lead. Linotype metal has to stand up to considerable pressure during the making of the papier mache moulds but has not to be so strong as the metal used for Monotype or Case-type casting.
Collection Area
Industry
Item Number
42.221/2
Creation/Production
unknown
Date: 1940s
Acquisition
Donation, 5/8/1942
Measurements
Length
(mm): 92
Width
(mm): 79
Height
(mm): 44
Material
lead
tin
antimony
Location
In store
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