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Specimen of Trylon (Baltotype)

Added by Matthew Mayer 2 on Mar 12th, 2026

Date

circa 1949

Format

Printed Pages

4

This folded specimen leaflet introduces Trylon No. 801, a display typeface issued by Baltotype (Baltimore Type Foundry) around 1949. The leaflet displays the typeface in 24, 36, 48, and 60 point sizes, with promotional text about Baltotype’s services. The design derives from Stephenson Blake’s Playbill.

Folded, the leaflet measures 3.125 × 6.25 inches. Opened, it is 6.25 × 6.25 inches.

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Specimen of Trylon (Baltotype) 1
Source: HEW_dsgn Collection
Specimen of Trylon (Baltotype) 2
Source: HEW_dsgn Collection
Specimen of Trylon (Baltotype) 3
Source: HEW_dsgn Collection