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This heading appeared on a billhead in 1893 Philadelphia. The closest match I've seen is a revival called LHF Billhead. Did the original type have a name?
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Philadelphia, Pa is handlettered (note the differences between the first and second a in Philadelphia). Reminds me a bit of Art GothicGutenberg, and Johnson.

The Whitman & Barnes Manuf'g Co appears to be handlettered as well. Hearly Roughen has a similar vibe.

A nameplate like this would have been hand- or photoengraved (likely the latter), and locked up in a printing form with moveable type to complete the rest of the design.

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