2 large boxes containing two fonts of large wooden type, a selection of printers books, spare rollers (four used and two new unused) for the Heidelbergs.
Object Number
NPM.2023.7.5
Provenance
Donated by John Dowling, 2023.
2 large boxes containing two fonts of large wooden type, a selection of printers books, spare rollers (four used and two new unused) for the Heidelbergs.
Description
Contents of these boxes: very large wooden type - 80 line DeLittle of York
metal type
furniture
black letter type
photo paper
photo typesetting
stitching wire
Heidelberg chases
numering boxes
Pantone guide
Offset colour guide
packing for Heidelberg, cut to size
ink
books and manuals on printing
1 very large plate of a nativity scene, impression attached
Object Name(s): type
Object Category: TYPE COMPOSITION MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT
Materials: cardboard
Material Part: container
Provenance Summary: Donated by John Dowling, 2023.
Credit Line: National Print Museum, Dublin