Newspaper Flong

A scanned image of a newspaper front page. The letters and graphics are pressed into the paper creating a textured surface. The page features articles and images announcing the resignation of President Nixon.

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Title

Newspaper Flong

Subject

A printing flong, or temporary paper mold, of the front page of The Washington Post. The front page features a bold headline announcing President Nixon’s resignation.

Description

A newspaper flong was made of pressed paper. It was created by pressing paper into the metal page, forming a negative mold. This created a textured surface, upon which metal was poured and creating a cast used in printing.

Creator

The Washington Post

Source

Janie Golightly Collection

Date

1974

Rights

This Item has been made available for educational and research purposes by the Drs. John S. and Betty J. Schuchman Deaf Documentary Center at Gallaudet University. This Item is protected by copyright and/or related rights. You may need to obtain permission for your intended use if your use is otherwise not permitted by the copyright and applicable related rights legislation. For specific information about the copyright and reproduction rights for this Item, please contact the Schuchman Deaf Documentary Center: https://www.gallaudet.edu/drs-john-s-and-betty-j-schuchman-deaf-documentary-center

Type

Object

Citation

The Washington Post, “Newspaper Flong,” DeafPrinters, accessed September 8, 2024, https://deafprinters.com/items/show/92.

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