Linotype Machine

A color photograph of a linotype machine set in a corner. The black metal machine features a large keyboard at center right. At left, the apparatus for melting lead is visible. In front of the machine is a green operator's chair.

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Title

Linotype Machine

Subject

A linotype machine in the corner of The Washington Post exhibit.

Description

Operators would sit at the machine, using the keyboard to type out lines of text. At the top, three magazines provided the user with access to different font types.

Creator

James Buemi

Source

James Buemi Collection

Date

circa 1998

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 Machine,” DeafPrinters, accessed May 17, 2024, https://deafprinters.com/items/show/50.

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