Monotype Composition Casting Machine, 1930-1940
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Monotype composition caster (with accessories), a hot-metal typesetter, by The Monotype Corporation Limited, Redhill, Surrey, England, 1930-1940. The Monotype composition caster was the first fully mechanical typsetter.
Details
- Category:
- Printing & Writing
- Object Number:
- 1957-221/1
- Materials:
- iron, steel (metal), metal (unknown), plastic (unidentified), wood (unidentified), type metal (lead, antimony, tin alloy) and electronic components
- Measurements:
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overall: 2150 mm x 1150 mm x 1400 mm,
- type:
- composing machine
- credit:
- The Monotype Corporation Limited
