Latin Extended, 5 line

This type measures 5 line in size and was produced with the end-cut method. The type block is stamped Hamilton, Two Rivers, Wis.  which was used by Hamilton between 1891–1950s.

This face was first shown as wood type by J.E. Hamilton and Max Katz in their 1884 Specimens of Holly Wood Type.

This cut of Latin Extended was shown in  American Wood Type  on page 284 and in the folio on page 24.

Type name used by manufacturer:

Hamilton Latin Extended or  No 96

Morgans & Wilcox Latin Extended [3127]

This is the Hamilton cut.