Linotype Machines

A color photograph of a large room filled with machinery and heavy tables; in the center of this room are two massive linotype machines with black protruding mechanics, and cords which plug into the ceiling of the room. Two chairs lie empty in front of these machines.

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Title

Linotype Machines

Subject

A pair of linotype machines in the corner of the Composing Room.

Description

For most of the twentieth century, newspapers were formed from text blocks created on large linotype machines. Newspapers would have many such machines. As printing techniques changed, linotype was used less.

Creator

James Buemi

Source

James Buemi Collection

Date

circa 1990

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

Format

Still Image

Type

Photograph

Citation

James Buemi, “Linotype Machines,” DeafPrinters, accessed October 12, 2024, https://deafprinters.com/items/show/46.

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