Printing characters were stored in type cases, trays divided into many compartments to hold the different letters of the alphabet. Today they are quite popular as wall-mounted display cases to show off small collections. Here is mine. I don't really remember where I bought my case - at an antique shop somewhere around here I'm sure. It took me years to collect all the little pieces I have stored inside. My most inexpensive piece was probably a couple of dollars - the most expensive ones were $25.00 each - those being a "hot chocolate pot and cup set (it even has a dish of little caramels)", and a little porcelain doll. The two samplers displayed above the case were ones I bought in Occoquan - a quaint historic town near me. The DMC sign - not sure where I got that either, but I love it!
2 comments:
Linda, I LOVE your collection!! I have one of these printer's trays that I bought years ago. Now I'm wondering where it is, lol. It's probably in one of the boxes in the garage that was never unpacked from our last move (uh, like 9 years ago). I also love the items on top of the cases, and also the large keys, DMC sign, samplers, etc. :)
Joanne
Joanne,
In the green box next to the big keys is a partial collection of some of my smaller keys. I'm stitching CHS "K is for Keys" right now. When I finish it, I plan on hanging it nearby - well, if I can find any wall space - LOL!
Linda
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