Happy Spratt Patent Anniversary LRIs-In Colors

By Jim Colburn; posted February 5, 2013

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Group of four color variations found in the Spratt Patent type LRI. Photo is not exact, but the colors are, left to right: blue aqua, deep blue aqua, and olive green. Just love that little olive one! For the record, James Spratt patented the 'tab' on the side of the LRI on this date in 1850.

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