Composing Stone

Object detail

Accession number

2006.201

Description

A composing stone used in printing. It is made of cast iron, machined top and sides with rubbed underside. Very heavy. It was used for assembling lead type (hot metal), in this instance linotype slugs, Ludlow slugs into chases for printing. Although, in this case, the page chases would have been used to make stereos. This stone would have also been used with galley type.

Media/Materials

Processed Material/Metal/Iron/Cast Iron

Credit Line

Composing Stone, 2006.201. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).

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Classification

Tools & Equipment for Communication Printing T&E Printing Accessories

Collection type

Printing and bookbinding Communications Technology

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