WWI, Marking on US Supplies
USA - Supplies Marking Examples in World War I
Crates and Boxes
All photos are historic documents plubished by the U.S. National Archives and Records Administration.
Tabacco Crates
Industries of War - Smoking Material - Furnishing the United States government with tobacco
1919
catalog.archives.gov/id/45489633
Marking Source:
Typeface A: stencil machine lettering, Roman typeface, ¾" Bradley stencil cutter
Typeface B: stencil machine, Gothic typeface, ½" Bradley stencil cutter
If you have access to an old Bradley stencil cutter and can provide a type specimen, please contact us.
Candy Crates
marking and strapping cases for shipment to A.E.F
1919
catalog.archives.gov/id/31486400
Marking Source:
Typeface: stencil machine letters, Gothic, ½" circular Bradley stencil cutter with Gothic typeface
Early Bradley stencil cutters with gohic typface using a mixture of Gothic and Roman figures.
(figures 0, 1, 4, and 8, Gothic design, figures 2, 3, 5, 6, 7 and 9 Roman design)
Aircraft Parts Crate
case for N.A.F. C-1 flying boat showing marking
1919
catalog.archives.gov/id/31484722
Marking Source:
Typeface A: custom lettering, Gothic
Typeface B: custom lettering, Gothic
Typeface C: classic American Roman typeface, available as many tools, problable stencil plates or stencil disc.
Have a look to Vtg Stencil US No.2 and US No.4.
Revolver Crates
Smith & Wessen, Army Revolver Crates
1918
catalog.archives.gov/id/45524514
Marking Source:
Typeface A: stencil machine letters, Gothic, Bradley - probably Model A, ¾ inch
Typeface B: classic American Roman typeface, available as many tools, problable single stencils
Have a look to Vtg Stencil US No.2
If you have access to an old Bradley stencil cutter and can provide a type specimen, please contact us.
goods crates
Uniforms and Equipment, Quartermaster Supplies
1919
catalog.archives.gov/id/45557236
Marking Source:
Typeface: stencil machine letters, Gothic, >>> 7/8 inch Diagraph Stencil Cutter
Have a look to Vtg Stencil Diag-B 087
hand axes crates
Uniforms and Equipment, Quartermaster Supplies
1919
catalog.archives.gov/id/45557210
Marking Source:
Typeface: stencil machine letters, Roman, Bradley stencil cutter, probably ½ "
If you have access to an old Bradley stencil cutter and can provide a type specimen, please contact us.
ice boxes
Water and Ice Supply
1917-18
catalog.archives.gov/id/45501766
Marking Source:
Typeface A: stencil machine letters, Roman, Bradley stencil cutter, probably ¾ "
Typeface B: classic American Roman typeface, available as many tools, problable single stencils
Have a look to Vtg Stencil US No.2
If you have access to an old Bradley stencil cutter and can provide a type specimen, please contact us.
ice boxes
Water and Ice Supply
1917-18
catalog.archives.gov/id/45501763
Marking Source:
Typeface: stencil machine letters, Roman, Bradley stencil cutter
If you have access to an old Bradley stencil cutter and can provide a type specimen, please contact us.
signal lamp crates
Signal Lamps created and ready for overseas shipment
1917-18
catalog.archives.gov/id/86700585
Marking Source:
Typeface: stencil machine letters, Roman, Bradley stencil cutter, probalby ½" machine
If you have access to an old Bradley stencil cutter and can provide a type specimen, please contact us.