Project Gutenberg 2010-03-20 Public domain in the USA. 310 Stewart, A. A. (Alexander A.) Stewart, Alexander A. 19001219 Type Cases and Composing-room Furniture A Primer of Information About Type Cases, Work Stands, Cabinets, Case Racks, Galley Racks, Standing Galleys, &c. Typographic technical series for apprentices, pt. I, no. 3 Produced by Barbara Tozier, Bill Tozier, Joseph R. Hauser and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net "Type Cases and Composing-room Furniture" by A. A. Stewart is a comprehensive technical publication from the early 20th century, likely written around the 1910s. This book serves as a primer, providing essential information about the various pieces of furniture used in a composing room, including type cases, work stands, cabinets, and storage racks. The focus is on the practical aspects and specifications of these items, which are crucial for efficient printing practices. In the book, Stewart elucidates the construction and function of composing-room furniture, emphasizing the layout and organization needed for effective type composition. It covers the evolution of type cases from their early designs to modern standards, detailing their dimensions, materials, and various specialized types and uses. The text also addresses the importance of ergonomics and accessibility for compositors, presenting insights into how different stands and racks facilitate the work within busy printing environments. Through this exploration, the book not only educates on the historical context of printing equipment but also illustrates the ongoing advancements and refinements in composing-room furniture. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 63.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Printers' furniture Z Text Category: Engineering & Technology 123335 2025-10-13T05:56:34.484389 text/html 118101 2021-01-06T08:37:55 text/html 2720112 2025-10-13T05:56:47.929317 application/epub+zip 2700930 2025-10-13T05:56:39.935336 application/epub+zip 97174 2025-10-13T05:56:36.595351 application/epub+zip 2718726 2025-10-13T05:56:52.432325 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 2692404 2025-10-13T05:56:43.948334 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 131041 2022-09-14T14:24:09.667215 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 89933 2025-10-13T05:56:33.703380 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 90478 2021-01-06T08:37:55 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 89807 2021-01-06T08:37:55 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 89797 2021-01-06T08:37:55 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 21460 2025-10-13T05:56:52.611276 application/rdf+xml 16920 2025-10-13T05:56:37.104363 image/jpeg 3935 2025-10-13T05:56:36.848369 image/jpeg 31825 2021-01-06T08:37:55 application/octet-stream application/zip 31538 2021-01-06T08:37:55 application/octet-stream application/zip 2785671 2021-01-06T08:37:56 application/octet-stream application/zip 31518 2021-01-06T08:37:56 application/octet-stream application/zip 2915934 2025-10-13T05:56:34.672406 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog