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Metal Print : Compositors set metal type faces in a newspaper composition room. Circa 1945
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Compositors set metal type faces in a newspaper composition room. Circa 1945
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Media ID 9692401
© Universal History Archive
15"x10" (38x25cm) Metal Print
Step back in time with Media Storehouse's Metal Prints featuring this captivating image from Universal Images Group (UIG). Witness the art of traditional typesetting in a bustling newspaper composition room, circa 1945. Compositors meticulously arrange and set metal typefaces, creating headlines and text for the daily newspaper. Relive the rich history of journalism and design with this stunning, vintage print. Perfect for your office, home, or as a thoughtful gift for the history or design enthusiast in your life. Each Metal Print is crafted with high-quality materials and vibrant colors, ensuring a long-lasting and eye-catching addition to your space.
Your image is printed photographically and bonded to a 3.5mm thick, Dibond board (black polyethylene sandwiched between two sheets of white coated aluminium). The panel is then sealed with a gloss protective covering. Supplied complete with a wall mount which holds the print 10mm from the wall.
Made with durable metal and luxurious printing techniques, metal prints bring images to life and add a modern touch to any space
Estimated Product Size is 38.1cm x 25.4cm (15" x 10")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this photograph from Universal Images Group (UIG), we are transported back in time to the bustling newspaper composition room of circa 1945. The image showcases a group of skilled compositors diligently setting metal type faces, their focused expressions reflecting the precision required for their craft. Amidst the organized chaos, these typesetters and compositors work tirelessly to bring words to life on paper. Each individual meticulously arranges tiny metal letters into composing sticks, carefully selecting each character to create perfectly aligned lines of text. Their hands move swiftly yet purposefully, as they navigate through an array of different typefaces and sizes. The composition room itself exudes an atmosphere steeped in tradition and craftsmanship. Shelves upon shelves are filled with neatly arranged trays containing various fonts and letterforms, forming a visual feast for any typography enthusiast. Rays of sunlight filter through large windows, casting soft shadows on the worn wooden floors – evidence of years spent perfecting their art. This snapshot captures a pivotal moment in history when print media reigned supreme as the primary source of news dissemination. It serves as a poignant reminder that behind every printed word lay countless hours dedicated by these unsung heroes who painstakingly crafted each page. As we gaze at this timeless scene frozen in time, it is impossible not to marvel at the dedication and skill exhibited by these compositors. They were masters of their trade; guardians entrusted with preserving knowledge through ink-stained fingertips – forever etching their mark on history
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