Printers Collection (page 13)

Printing workshop (18th c. ). Engraving
Printing workshop (18th c.). Engraving

Advertisement for Maclure & Macdonald, Lithographers, Draftsmen, Engravers & Printers of London and Glasgow. circa 1883

Silhouette of a street scene

Reed Paper Group advertisement in ILN Coronation number
Advertisement for Reed Paper Group, supplier of specialist paper to the publishing industry, featuring an illustration of a worker checking a Coronation issue as it comes off the printing presses

National Childrens Home London Branch - Printers Room
The London branch of the home and orphanage run by the National Childrens Home (NCH). Here, boys are shown in the homes printers room surrounded by printing machinery. Date: Date unknown

Brooklyn Eagle Card
Trade card of The Brooklyn Eagle, printers Date: 1885

American Trade Card
The trade card of Ferguson, Thomas & Co, printers of Poughkeepsie, New York Date: 1885

Cowpers printing machine, historical artwork. This double-cylinder steam-powered printing press was an improvement on older block printers

Printing press, 16th century
Printing press. Historical artwork of men working in a 16th century printing press. The printers are in the foreground whilst, behind them

Albion Printing Press, historical artwork. Designed by R. W.Cope in 1820, this is an improved version by Hopkinson. The Albion was a development of the American Columbian press designed some seven

German printing press inventors

Printers
American Type Founders Co. Printing machines and presses

Composing and Retouching at printing works
Composing and Retouching Studio at the Lund Humphries Printing works in Bradford. Photograph by Heinz Zinram

The Monotype Caster Room at a Printing Works
The Monotype Caster Room at the Lund Humphries Printing Works. The Gentleman holding the clipboard is recording the results of a production time study. Photograph by Heinz Zinram Date: late 1950s

Hand Compositor receiving spacing materials
Reserve supplies of spacing material are brought to the hand compositor so that his time is not wasted in journeys to the store at the Lund Humphries Printing Works. Photograph by Heinz Zinram

Paper is placed in the printing press
A printer at a print works removes a large printed page from the printing press. The sheet depicts food items, possibly for a recipe book or calendar. Photograph by Heinz Zinram

Printing Shop, Darenth Training Colony, Kent
Printing shop at the Darenth Training Colony near Dartford in Kent. The colony, for adult mental defectives, was set up by the Metropolitan Asylums Board in 1904 as an addition to the existing

Margaret Ctess Richmond
Margaret Beaufort, countess of RICHMOND and Derby, wife of Edmund Tudor, 1st earl, mother of Henry VII; founder of colleges and patron of printers : mother of Henry VII

C16 Screw Press
Two printers working at a very primitive screw press : other tools of their trade are also depicted

1457 Printed Psalter
Part of the first page of the Latin Psalter, printed by German printers Schoeffer & Fust

Ambroise Firmin Didot
AMBROISE FIRMIN DIDOT French scholar, reputed for his Greek studies. He was a member of a famous French family of printers

Benefit Soc. Certificate
Allegorical depictions of suffering, succour, prudence, sickness & acts of God. Also carpenters, masons, weavers, printers, blacksmiths, farm worker, bricklayers & engineer

EDWARD TOBY KING Character who took copy to the printers for his renowned bookseller uncle Abel Roper. He was easily recognised by his squint & warts

Revolutionary Printing
Revolutionaries compel printers to print their clandestine publication

Printing, 16th Century
A printing office showing the compositor, the printers and the proof-reader at work

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"Exploring the Rich History and Artistry of Printers: From London to Hong Kong, Beirut to Stratford" Discover the fascinating world as we delve into their diverse realms. Uncover the legacy of craftsmanship with a Member certificate from the prestigious London Society of Compositors, showcasing expertise in colour lithography. Step into history at Judith Quiney's home in Stratford, where Shakespeares' daughter resided, perhaps inspiring her father's literary masterpieces. Embark on a journey to Hong Kong's bustling Graca & Cos stall, where printers bring vibrant brochures and chocolate box designs to life. Immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere of Beirut's Souk-et-Gamil, where ancient printing techniques continue to thrive amidst modernity. Marvel at exquisite specimens of type at Leadenhall Press in London; witness the intricate artistry of copper-plate engraving depicted in Abraham van St’s book "Iets voor Allen. " Transport yourself back to wartime nostalgia with a WW2 Christmas Card from Printers Plant—a testament to resilience and creativity during challenging times. Indulge your wanderlust with a collection of postcards featuring Cunard Ocean Liners—an ode to both travel and printmaking. Step foot inside an ancient printing office that whispers tales from centuries past—where words were transformed into tangible works of art. Unearth relics like a candlestick telephone or 1920s printer's block that tell stories beyond ink on paper—they connect us through time and technology. Witness how even telephones became part of this creative process—a testament to innovation within printmaking. Join us as we celebrate printers—the guardians preserving our collective memories while continuously pushing boundaries in design and communication.