Leroy Lettering Templates, 5, made by Keuffel & Esser Co., n.d., ca. 1950s.
Entry/Object ID
2009.006.0028
Description
Leroy Lettering Template, Capitals, Lower Case & Numbers, made by Keuffel & Esser Co., no date, circa 1950s. Five each of different sizes with orginal packaging. White plastic facing laminated to black plastic core, 7/8" high x 1/8" thick x either 9-3/8" or 11-7/8" wide; engraved (alphabet on front; numbers on back) through white facing to display characters in black; stamped manufacturer's markings in red. Paper sleeve with applied printed label.
3240-100CL
3240-120CL
3240-140CL
These are 9-3/8" wide.
3240-175CL
3240-200CL
These are 11-7/8" wide.
The templates were used for inked lettering on architectural & engineering drawings or maps.
K+E factory was in Hoboken during most of the estimated period of when they were made. To be researched for more precise date of issue.
Acquisition
Accession
2009.006
Source or Donor
Lukacs, Claire
Acquisition Method
Gift
Credit Line
Museum Collections. Gift of a friend of the Museum.
