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Line gauges

Scope note

Rules used to measure the distance from one base line of type to another and marked off in various units, usually point scales and picas.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000225552

Broader Terms used

<rules for type composition>

Equivalent Terms used

line gauge

Created

13yrs ago

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