Formes illsutrating old and new methods of stereotyping

Two pairs of printing formes

Two pairs of printing formes illustrating old and new methods of stereotyping.

One set demonstrates a printing plate for a page of text, the other demonstrates the plate of an artwork featuring a man and a woman in clothing circa. 1880s.

One of the text formes is broken into one larger piece, and three small shards.

Two printing plate frames

Two printing plate frames for securing printing formes.

One frame is stamped with 'M. No 2496' along the bottom.

Printing frame furniture and accessories

Printing frame blocks, frame pieces, wedges, and other wooden and metal components.