Prussian

This type measures 8 line in size and was produced with the end-cut method. The type block does not have a manufacturer’s stamp.

This face was first shown as wood type by William H. Page in his 1870 Specimens of Wood Type.

This cut of German was not shown in either  American Wood Type  or the folio.

Type name used by manufacturer:

Morgans & Wilcox Prussian [3229]

Page Prussian [609]

Wells German Text Condensed   [5250]

This is the Page cut.

Prussian is a Textura style blackletter.