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Originally Posted by Butch7999
Bit of an update: the typeface has been identified pretty definitely as being "Recut Caslon," a Caslon variant
that's been in use since at least 1907. Which means, obviously, that the strips could indeed have been printed
in around 1910 -- although also at any time thereafter.
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Nice Butch. Thanks a lot for looking into this and identifying the font as being a possible font used in 1910. I'm still fascinated by these little cards and really appreciate everyone's input so far. I'd love to see more examples too if anyone else has any to share.
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