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Monotype casting machine, photograph
Copy of a photograph of the casting side of a 'Monotype' machine. As the ribbon of perforated paper passes through the machine, compressed air, escaping through the holes, opeartes 'stop pins' which control the movement of the matrix-case as it slides to and fro and moves in the frame from side to side, bringing one matrix after another over the orifice of ht e mould. Mounted on card.
Collection Area
Industry
Item Number
2016.23/4
Creation/Production
unknown
Date: 1940s
Acquisition
Donation, 11/2/2016
Measurements
mount
(mm): 197
mount
(mm): 173
mount
(mm): 220
mount
(mm): 192
Material
paper
card
Location
In store
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