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United States / 1960

Typesetting: Linotype (Part I)

Typesetting: Linotype (Part I)

Typesetting: Linotype (Part I), an archival ephemeral film in the Prelinger Archives collection.

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How mechanical typesetting works. The film explores the intricate workings of mechanical typesetting machines, particularly the linotype and intertype machines, which revolutionized printing in the late 19th century. It details the process of composing, casting, and distributing type for printing, emphasizing the roles of various components such as keyboards, matrices, and casting mechanisms.

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The Prelinger collection preserves ephemeral films that document everyday life, instruction, commerce, and popular culture. This entry is cataloged as Typesetting: Linotype (Part I).

How mechanical typesetting works. The film explores the intricate workings of mechanical typesetting machines, particularly the linotype and intertype machines, which revolutionized printing in the late 19th century. It details the process of composing, casting, and distributing type for printing, emphasizing the roles of various components such as keyboards, matrices, and casting mechanisms.

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