for borders, special
characters, or any small items which it is desired to keep standing face
upward. The compartments of the cases may be made wide or narrow to
accommodate the size of the types they are to hold.

[Illustration: Fig. 40. Sort Cabinet, for storage of extra quantities of
type, etc.]

[Illustration: Fig. 41. Rack for leads, or brass rules in assorted
standard lengths.]

The apprentice who wants to learn about the latest and best feature of
composing room equipment should make a special point to examine the
catalogues of manufacturers and dealers in printers' supplies. These
catalogues continually show new and improved articles that are finely
illustrated and specifically described as to their particular
advantages.

REVIEW QUESTIONS

SUGGESTIONS TO STUDENTS AND INSTRUCTORS

The following questions, based on the contents of this pamphlet, are
intended to serve (1) as a guide to the study of the text, (2) as an aid
to the student in putting the information contained into definite
statements without actually memorizing the text, (3) as a means of
securing from the student a reproduction of the information in his own
words.

A careful following of the questions by the reader will insure full
acquaintance with every part of the text, avoiding the accidental
omission of what might be of value. These primers are so condensed that
nothing should be omitted.

In teaching from these books it is very important that these questions
and such others as may occur to the teacher, should be made the basis of
frequent written work, and of final examinations.

The importance of written work cannot be overstated. It not only assures
knowledge of material but the power to express that knowledge correctly
and in good form.

If this written work can be submitted to the teacher in printed form it
will be doubly useful.

QUESTIONS

1. What classes of furniture are essential in modern composing-rooms?

2. Give a general statement of articles in each class.

3. What determines the selection of furniture for any given office?

4. What was the first thing needed in a composing-room after the type
had been cast?

5. How was it made originally?

6. How is it now made?

7. What are the dimensions of the standard type case of the present
time?

8. What other sizes are sometimes used?

9. What effect has the need of economy of space had upon the use of type
cases?

10. What are type cases made of?