Linecasting Slugs and Matrices

Linecasting Slugs and Matrices

Linecasting Slugs and Matrices
Science Museum Group
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A wooden box containing brass matrices and lead slugs, used as part of linecasting.

Details

Category:
Printing & Writing
Object Number:
Y1990.104.64
Materials:
wood (unidentified), polyurethane, textile, lead (metal) and brass (copper, zinc alloy)
Measurements:
box: 64 mm x 259 mm x 205 mm,
type:
linecasting
credit:
Gift of M.H. Whittaker & Son