Flongs

Description

Flongs are made by applying a rubbery paper mixture to a lock-up's surface. When hardened, this flong could then be used to cast a type of metal printing plate called a stereotype cylinder. This cylinder could then be attached to a printing press to quickly print a large volume of copies of this page.

Object Name(s): flongs

Object Category: TYPE COMPOSITION MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT

Credit Line: National Print Museum, Dublin