Printing Collection (page 2)

A Calico printing machine
5311720 A Calico printing machine; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a Calico printing machine. Dated 19th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

An engraving depicting the Publishing Office of George Newnes Ltd, 19th century
5310692 An engraving depicting the Publishing Office of George Newnes Ltd, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1892); Universal History Archive/UIG.

An Applegarth and Cowper printing press
5311956 An Applegarth and Cowper printing press; (add.info.: Engraving depicting an Applegarth and Cowper printing press. This steam-powered machine was a development of Konig's 1814 prototype)

An engraving depicting a clerk using a Pascal adding machine, and writing down his results with a quill pen
5311630 An engraving depicting a clerk using a Pascal adding machine, and writing down his results with a quill pen, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1835); Universal History Archive/UIG.

An engraving depicting woman sewing sheets on to the bands of a book, 19th century
5310959 An engraving depicting woman sewing sheets on to the bands of a book, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1885); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Nehushtan held by two hands emerging from clouds publisher's or printer's device used by Apud Vincentium
5669019 Nehushtan held by two hands emerging from clouds publisher's or printer's device used by Apud Vincentium Valgrisium in Venice during the 16th century; (add.info)

Book factory in Asia: Printer engraving the classics of Chinese literature in the 19th century
NWI4864606 Book factory in Asia: Printer engraving the classics of Chinese literature in the 19th century. Colour engraving of the 19th century; (add.info.: Book factory in Asia)

Printing machine (polyamatype) - engraving of "La France industrielle" by Jahandier, 1880
PCT4257489 Printing machine (polyamatype) - engraving of "La France industrielle" by Jahandier, 1880.; (add.info)

Printing: glazing of paper - engraving of " La France industrielle" by Bonnafoux, 1880
PCT4257483 Printing: glazing of paper - engraving of " La France industrielle" by Bonnafoux, 1880.; (add.info.: Printing)

History of printing: Press in Johannes Gutenberg's workshop examining a print. Colour engraving of the 19th century
NWI4939048 History of printing: Press in Johannes Gutenberg's workshop examining a print. Colour engraving of the 19th century.; (add.info.: History of printing)

The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier
CUL4902875 The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier, c.1471 - 1475 (tapestry) by Grenier

The job of printing, 19th century (Epinal print)
THT4305606 The job of printing, 19th century (Epinal print); (add.info.: The job of printing. Epinal print. End of the 19th century.); © Jacques Marthelot. All rights reserved 2023.

Printing, printer, case (locker) of character: composers in front of their desks
PCT4279485 Printing, printer, case (locker) of character: composers in front of their desks. engraving of "Histoire d'un livre" by C

Alois Senefelder
3585789 Alois Senefelder; (add.info.: Illustration of Alois Senefelder (1771-1834) a German actor, playwright, and inventor of the printing technique of lithography

Receiving a message on a Morse printing telegraph, 1891
3479945 Receiving a message on a Morse printing telegraph, 1891; (add.info.: Receiving a message on a Morse printing telegraph.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Train dispatcher using a Morse key to send message down the line on the railway telegraph system, 1891
3479944 Train dispatcher using a Morse key to send message down the line on the railway telegraph system, 1891; (add.info)

Morse printing telegraph, 1891
3479940 Morse printing telegraph, 1891; (add.info.: Morse printing telegraph, showing transmitting key and roll of paper attached to the receiving instrument.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Morse-Disney printing telegraph equipment, 1891
3479936 Morse-Disney printing telegraph equipment, 1891; (add.info.: Morse-Digney printing telegraph equipment, showing the receiving instruments, left and transmitting key)

Ticker-tape machine at the stock exchange, 1881
3479639 Ticker-tape machine at the stock exchange, 1881; (add.info.: Ticker-tape machine at the stock exchange, 1881.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Type founders making metal type for a printing press near a furnace. Handcoloured woodcut engraving from The Book of
FLO4577835 Type founders making metal type for a printing press near a furnace. Handcoloured woodcut engraving from The Book of English Trades and Library of the Useful Arts.; (add.info)

Illustration for "Abecedaire des arts et metiers pour teaching a lire", 1866 (engraving)
DUV4205690 Illustration for "Abecedaire des arts et metiers pour teaching a lire", 1866 (engraving); 21x17 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Letter I Printer. Engraving in " Instructive abecedaire des arts et metiers""
DUV4211484 Letter I Printer. Engraving in " Instructive abecedaire des arts et metiers"". A work in which a child, while having fun

Letters I Printer; J Gardener; J Cup Player; L Eyewear. Engraving in " Instructive abecedaire des arts et
DUV4211478 Letters I Printer; J Gardener; J Cup Player; L Eyewear. Engraving in " Instructive abecedaire des arts et metiers""

Engraving depicting a man managing a water mark machine
3523196 Engraving depicting a man managing a water mark machine; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a man managing a water mark machine); Universal History Archive/UIG.

The printing process, 1850 (engraving)
3478431 The printing process, 1850 (engraving); (add.info.: Illustration depicting a boy covering a 'cushion' liberally with paint)

Switzerland, Canton of Vaud, Lausanne: The old town, a street with commerce and fountain
LUX4769758 Switzerland, Canton of Vaud, Lausanne: The old town, a street with commerce and fountain, 1900 - shops: Feuille d'Avis de Lausanne, founded in 1763

Printing material
3479197 Printing material; (add.info.: Woodcut illustration shows a male working at a table with a hammer in his hand. The worker uses the hammer to craft prints on fabric)

Hand block printing cotton, Manchester, England
2602742 Hand block printing cotton, Manchester, England.; (add.info.: Hand block printing cotton, Manchester, England. Engraving published Ongar, 1823.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Hydraulic press for printing bandanas
2602634 Hydraulic press for printing bandanas; (add.info.: Hydraulic press for printing Bandanas (handkerchief squares) Montieth's Dye works, Glasgow, Scotland

Cover of 'A letter to The Twelve Tonadilla'
3118866 Cover of 'A letter to The Twelve Tonadilla'; (add.info.: Cover of 'A letter to The Twelve Tonadilla'. Dated 18th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Page of a Biblia Pauperum (Poor People's Bibles) showing, left, David slaying Goliath and, right
542237 Page of a Biblia Pauperum (Poor People's Bibles) showing, left, David slaying Goliath and, right, Christ descending into Limbo to release the souls of the Patriarchs

Printing press, 1808-1815 (engraving)
2436506 Printing press, 1808-1815 (engraving); (add.info.: Literature. Printing. Printing press. Engraving in: Recueil de divers caracteres. (font catalogue), by J

A Book cover by Martin's Ceramic Papier-Mach process, 1860
1577545 A Book cover by Martin's Ceramic Papier-Mach process, 1860; (add.info.: A Book cover by Martin's Ceramic Papier-Mach process.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Print of the Virgin and Child in maniere criblee style
1578322 Print of the Virgin and Child in maniere criblee style; (add.info.: Print of the Virgin and Child in maniere criblee (dotted style)

Printing press: steam printing press for double printing - engraving of "La France industrielle" by
PCT4257471 Printing press: steam printing press for double printing - engraving of "La France industrielle" by Bonnafoux

Samuel Pepys
3733724 Samuel Pepys.; (add.info.: Portrait of Samuel Pepys (1633-1703) an administrator of the navy of England and Member of Parliament. Dated 18th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Letter I: workshop of a printer (printing). Alphabetical cubes. Box of 30 cubes dating from 1898
DUV4202472 Letter I: workshop of a printer (printing). Alphabetical cubes. Box of 30 cubes dating from 1898. Cover illustrated by H. Roy. Unknown publisher

Otis Tufts
3586320 Otis Tufts; (add.info.: Portrait of Otis Tufts (1804-1869) an American machinist and inventor who built printing machines. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

The craft of engraver, 19th century (Epinal print)
THT4305592 The craft of engraver, 19th century (Epinal print); (add.info.: The craft of engraver. Epinal print. End of the 19th century.); © Jacques Marthelot. All rights reserved 2023.

Messrs Jaenecke Brothers printing office in Hanover
5311721 Messrs Jaenecke Brothers printing office in Hanover; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Messrs Jaenecke Brothers printing office in Hanover fitted with Edison electric lamps)

Printing press, 15th century
6118771 Printing press, 15th century; (add.info.: A printing press in Haarlem, Netherlands in the mid 15th century.); Photo © Ken Welsh. All rights reserved 2024.

An engraving depicting a stereotype foundry, 19th century
5311350 An engraving depicting a stereotype foundry, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1851); Universal History Archive/UIG.

An engraving depicting a bookbinding workshop, 19th century
5311230 An engraving depicting a bookbinding workshop, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1842); Universal History Archive/UIG.

An engraving depicting a man using a roller to apply ink to type in a forme, 19th century
5310957 An engraving depicting a man using a roller to apply ink to type in a forme, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1855); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A message being received on a Morse printing telegraph
5310290 A message being received on a Morse printing telegraph; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a message being received on a Morse printing telegraph)

Illustration showing a sixteenth-century printing workshop, Antwerp, Belgium. Based on a plate by Stradanus
5310723 Illustration showing a sixteenth-century printing workshop, Antwerp, Belgium. Based on a plate by Stradanus; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Laurens Janszoon Coster
5308282 Laurens Janszoon Coster.; (add.info.: Portrait of Laurens Janszoon Coster (1370-1440) who allegedly invented printing simultaneously with Johannes Gutenberg

Portrait of the Italian humanist Printer Aldo Manuzio (alde l'ancien) (1449-1515). 19th century (chromolithograph)
ELD4946325 Portrait of the Italian humanist Printer Aldo Manuzio (alde l'ancien) (1449-1515). 19th century (chromolithograph); Private Collection; Photo © The Holbarn Archive.

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"From Gutenberg's Press to Modern Printing: A Journey Through Time" Step back in time to the 1450s, when Johannes Gutenberg revolutionized the world with his printing press. This invention marked a turning point in history, making books more accessible and knowledge easier to disseminate. Fast forward to the 1800s, where the cylinder printing press took center stage. This innovation allowed for faster and more efficient production of newspapers and other printed materials. In the early 1900s, coal tar became a game-changer in the printing industry as it provided vibrant colors for lithographic prints. The Daily Telegraph's bustling printing room was filled with these colorful masterpieces that captivated readers. Meanwhile, across Europe, Martin Luther shook religious institutions with his famous "95 Theses" printed on a press similar to Gutenberg's. These bold statements sparked a reformation movement that forever changed Christianity. Typesetting by hand was an art form practiced diligently at Morning Post newspaper in London. Skilled typesetters meticulously arranged individual letters into words and sentences before they were pressed onto paper. Benjamin Franklin himself utilized a printing press during his lifetime as he pursued both political and scientific endeavors. His contributions extended beyond statesmanship; they also encompassed advancements in communication technology. Imagine standing amidst towering shelves filled with books produced by Gutenberg's revolutionary press - truly awe-inspiring. These volumes represent centuries of knowledge preserved through print. Traveling further north brings us to Glen Rosa on Scotland's Isle of Arran, where Cir Mohr stands majestically against picturesque landscapes. Even here, one can find evidence equipment used by German printers who settled there long ago. Printing has come a long way since its humble beginnings but remains an integral part of our lives today. Whether it be newspapers or novels, brochures or business cards - each piece is crafted using techniques developed over centuries.