Chain Link & Pattern Borders

Border No. 162

The William H. Page Wood Type Company
2½–line

This was first shown in the William H. Page Wood Type Company’s 1882 Specimens of Wood Type & Borders, though was likely available as early as 1878. The design was renamed No. 276 after the completion of the company’s acquisition by the Hamilton Manufacturing Company.

Tubbs & Company also showed this ornament in its c. 1903 Tubbs Wood Type as No. 1266.

Border No. 175

The William H. Page Wood Type Company
3–line

This was first shown by the William H. Page Wood Type Company on its c. 1879 specimen broadside. The design was renamed No. 303 after the completion of the company’s acquisition by the Hamilton Manufacturing Company.

Chain Border No. 1

American Wood Type Company
6–line

This was first shown in the American Wood Type Company’s 1883 Specimens of Wood Type.