Mystery Matrix

[Dave Hughes]

George Finn sent in this photograph:



I'll let George tell the rest of the story:

I visited the Historical Village, where I am working at the Print Museum. Ken the curator handed me a matrix (photo attached) and asked me if I knew the make of machine to which belonged. I had to admit that I didn't, but I assured him I would soon have an answer.

George's credibility at the museum seems to be hanging on this one!

Anyone know what it is?

[Jeff Zilles [jeffo]]

Wish all the questions were this easy !!

Nebitype - Spaghetti Display Caster.  Generally post WWII - I think.  Good Machine - 42 em slug - marketed in Oz by Carmichaels who had the Linotype franchise at the time - in Victoria anyway. Can't be sure about interstate.

How do I know??  There's one in the 'Cave'.

jeffo

[Mechanic]

Wish all the questions were this easy !!]

Thank you Jeffo. I think I might have been got at. Earlier Ken had asked if I knew what a Nebitype was. I said yes it was an Italian typesetting machine. Then later he handed me the mat. The rest is now history. I must admit I have never seen the machine, not even a photo. Ludlow has always been the chosen one in all the plants I've visited.