Image
Category
Collection
Maker
Object type
Place
Material
Date

Curved Stereotype Plate for printing The Times newspaper, 1978

1978

Stereotype Plate of Page in Times Newspaper, 1958

1958

Plane for Use on Type, 1801-1900

1801-1900

Example of monotype typesetting, 1959.

1959

Example of monotype typesetting, 1959.

1959

Forme of Type Marked 'Harrild & Sons' 'London', 1890-1950

1890-1950

A Punch Used in Hand Typecasting Process, 1701-1800.

1701-1800

Monotype Composition Casting Machine, 1930-1940

1930-1940

Compositor's type case

Stereotype of Advert for Steven's Doughmaking Machine, 1845-1855

1845-1855

Example of monotype typesetting, 1959.

1959

Printer's composing stick

1734-1766

Japanese Typewriter and additional boxes of type. Typewriter produced by the Nippon Typewriter Company in 1920.

Nippon Typewriter Company Japanese Typewriter, 1920

1920

Chase containing lines of type locked together as a forme of type.

Forme of type set for page of The Times newspaper, 1958

1958

Six curved stereotypes, for printing pages of 'The Times' newspaper, 17th April 1978.

Curved Stereotype Plate for printing The Times newspaper, 1978

1978

One of six curved stereotypes, for printing pages of 'The Times' newspaper, 17th April 1978.

Curved Stereotype Plate for printing The Times newspaper, 1978

1978

One of six curved stereotypes, for printing pages of 'The Times' newspaper, 17th April 1978.

Curved Stereotype Plate for printing The Times newspaper, 1978

1978

Section of 102 duplicates from a complete fount of logotypes at the British Museum, in wooden tray, 1899

Section of 102 duplicates from a complete fount of logotypes at the British Museum, in wooden tray, 1899

1899

Pivotal typecaster, by Bannerman, London, United Kingdom, 1805-1875. Originally invented in 1838 and known as the Bruce machine, this model was adapted by R.P. Bannerman who used the Bruce pivotal action

Pivotal Type Caster, 1805-1875

1805-1875

Roneo rotary duplicator, 1899-1905. First manufactured in the US as the Rotary Neostyle, after 1903 name changed to Roneo in the UK.

Roneo's Rotary Duplicator, 1899-1905

1899-1905

Green crate containing assorted type from the Stephenson Blake collection. Marked with OJR S+B Shelf No. 5 17/16 on the side.

Crate of Assorted Type from Stephenson Blake Collection

Green crate containing assorted type from the Stephenson Blake collection.

Crate of Assorted Type from Stephenson Blake Collection

Crate containing assorted type from the Stephenson Blake collection. Marked with OJR on the Side

Crate of Assorted Type from Stephenson Blake Collection

Green crate containing assorted type from the Stephenson Blake collection. Marked with RA on the side.

Crate of Assorted Type from Stephenson Blake Collection

Crate containing assorted type from the Stephenson Blake collection. Marked with OJR on the Side

Crate of Assorted Type from Stephenson Blake Collection

Crate containing assorted type from the Stephenson Blake collection. Marked with OJR on the Side

Crate of Assorted Type from Stephenson Blake Collection

Crate containing assorted type from the Stephenson Blake collection. Marked with OJR on the Side

Crate of Assorted Type from Stephenson Blake Collection

Green crate containing assorted type from the Stephenson Blake collection. Marked with RB on the side.

Crate of Assorted Type from Stephenson Blake Collection

Green crate containing assorted type from the Stephenson Blake collection. Marked with S2 2/4 on the side.

Crate of Assorted Type from Stephenson Blake Collection

Crate containing assorted type from the Stephenson Blake collection. Marked with OJR on the Side

Crate of Assorted Type from Stephenson Blake Collection

Crate containing assorted type from the Stephenson Blake collection. Marked with OJR on the Side

Crate of Assorted Type from Stephenson Blake Collection

Assorted type from Stephenson Blake Collection. Labelled as OJR 20 and Miscellaneous.

Assorted Type from Stephenson Blake Collection

Crate containing assorted type from the Stephenson Blake collection. Marked with OJR on the Side

Crate of Assorted Type from Stephenson Blake Collection

Crate containing assorted type from the Stephenson Blake collection. Marked with OJR on the Side

Crate of Assorted Type from Stephenson Blake Collection

Wooden drawer of assorted type from Stephenson Blake Collection.

Drawer of Assorted Type from Stephenson Blake Collection

Wooden drawer of assorted type from Stephenson Blake Collection. Labelled as misceallaneous

Drawer of Assorted Type from Stephenson Blake Collection

Wooden shelf box of assorted type from Stephenson Blake Collection. Labbeled as OJR SHelf No 5

Shelf box of Assorted Type from Stephenson Blake Collection

Wooden drawer of assorted type from Stephenson Blake Collection. Labelled as miscellaneous.

Drawer of Assorted Type from Stephenson Blake Collection

Assorted Objects from the Stephenson Blake Collection.

Assorted Objects from Stephenson Blake Collection

Assorted Objects from the Stephenson Blake Collection.

Assorted Objects from Stephenson Blake Collection

Assorted Objects from the Stephenson Blake Collection.

Assorted Objects from Stephenson Blake Collection

Assorted Objects from the Stephenson Blake Collection.

Assorted Objects from Stephenson Blake Collection

First stage of hand cutting a letter 'P' punch; marked out, prepared by Matthew Carter, 1978

Marked Out Piece of Metal, Part of Hand Cutting a Letter Punch, 1978

1978

Second stage of in process of hand cutting a letter 'P' punch with counters struck, 1978

Punch, Letter 'P' with Counters Struck, Part of Process of Hand Cutting a Punch, 1978

1978

A Punch used in typecasting by hand, speciafically and 'A', 1801-1900

A Punch, Used in Hand Typecasting Process, 1801-1900.

1801-1900

Example of Monotype typesetting. [Non-Latin Languages] ['MONOTYPE' DEVANAGARI, SERIES 155]

Example of monotype typesetting, 1959.

1959

Assorted packets of metal type for original founts. Manufactured by Monotype Corporation. Wrapped in paper and stored in original wooden trays.

Assorted Packets of Metal Type for Original Founts

Assorted packets of metal type for original founts. Manufactured by Monotype Corporation. Wrapped in paper and stored in original wooden trays.

Assorted Packets of Metal Type for Original Founts

Assorted packets of metal type for original founts. Manufactured by Monotype Corporation. Wrapped in paper and stored in original wooden trays.

Assorted Packets of Metal Type for Original Founts

Assorted packets of metal type for original founts. Manufactured by Monotype Corporation. Wrapped in paper and stored in original wooden trays.

Assorted Packets of Metal Type for Original Founts