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Examples of inks for printing bank cheques

Examples of inks for printing bank cheques.
1899

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Media ID 23108736

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1899 Bank Banking Cheque Cheques Colours Finance Financial Inks Mauve Printing Purple Sepia

A4 (29.7 x 21cm) Poster Print

Bring a piece of historical printing techniques into your home or office with our Media Storehouse range of Poster Prints featuring "Examples of inks for printing bank cheques" by Mary Evans Picture Library from Mary Evans Prints Online (1899). These stunning poster prints showcase a captivating collection of ink samples used for the production of bank cheques over a century ago. Each print offers a glimpse into the rich history of banking and printmaking, making them an intriguing conversation starter and a beautiful addition to any space. Order yours today and step back in time with every detail.

Premium quality poster prints are printed on luxurious semi-gloss satin 270 gsm paper. Our meticulously crafted poster prints offer an affordable option for decorating any space, making them ideal for living rooms, bedrooms, offices and beyond. To ensure your poster arrives in good condition, we roll and send them in strong mailing tubes.

Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.

Estimated Product Size is 21.6cm x 30.3cm (8.5" x 11.9")

These are individually made so all sizes are approximate

Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.

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EDITORS COMMENTS
1. Title: "A Palette of Inks: A Glimpse into the Past of Bank Cheque Printing in the Late Victorian Era" This evocative photograph, captured in the late 1890s, offers a fascinating glimpse into the past of bank cheque printing. The image showcases a variety of inks, arranged meticulously in a palette, ready to be used for the production of bank cheques. The inks, displayed in their original glass bottles, exhibit a rich and diverse range of colors, including sensitive inks in shades of purple, mauve, blue, red, grey, brown, and sepia. The use of these inks was a crucial aspect of the bank cheque printing process during the late Victorian era. Each color held significance, with purple and mauve being the most commonly used for the signature and account number fields due to their sensitivity to ultraviolet light. Blue ink was employed for the MICR (Magnetic Ink Character Recognition) numbers, which were essential for automated processing in the banking industry. Red ink was used for the date, while grey and brown inks were used for various other text and lines. The intricate process of printing bank cheques using these inks required a high level of precision and expertise. The inks were carefully selected, mixed, and applied to the cheque paper using specialized equipment. The resulting cheques were not only aesthetically pleasing but also functional, ensuring secure and accurate financial transactions. This photograph serves as a captivating reminder of the rich history and intricacy of the bank cheque printing process during the late Victorian era. It also highlights the evolution of banking technology, as we transitioned from manual, ink-based processes to more automated systems. Today, as we continue to innovate and streamline financial transactions, it is essential to remember the foundational role that inks and the art of cheque printing played in the development of the modern banking industry.

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