Lead Mould for Electrotyping Colour Printing Plates, 1905-1973

Made:
1905-1973 in London

Lead moulds for electrotyping half-tone and colour printing plates. This thin sheet type of lead moulding was developed for commercial use around 1905 but is no longer in general use 1905-1973

Details

Category:
Printing & Writing
Object Number:
1973-243/35
Materials:
lead alloy
Measurements:
overall: 5 mm x 150 mm x 100 mm, .135kg
type:
mould
credit:
London College of Printing