Poster Print : Ottmar Mergenthaler, German-US typesetter
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Ottmar Mergenthaler, German-US typesetter
Ottmar Mergenthaler (1854-1899), German-US typesetter. Mergenthaler is best known as the inventor of the Linotype, the first fully-automated typesetting machine. Mergenthaler worked in a scientific instrument shop and, in 1886, after several other designs, created a machine that allowed an operator to automatically set metal type. The machine was called the Linotype because it cast an entire line of type at one time. This revolutionised the printing industry as it greatly reduced the time spent on typesetting, and became the dominant method in newspaper printing until the 1960s
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A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Bring history to life with our stunning Ottmar Mergenthaler poster print from the Science Photo Library. This captivating image of the German-American typesetter, best known for inventing the Linotype, the first automated typesetting machine, is a must-have for any history or technology enthusiast's wall. Printed on high-quality paper, this poster is a beautiful tribute to Mergenthaler's groundbreaking innovation that revolutionized the printing industry. Add this inspiring piece to your collection and let the story of Ottmar Mergenthaler and the Linotype be told in your home or office.
A2 Poster (59.4 x 42cm, 23.4" x 16.5" inches) printed on 170gsm Satin Poster Paper. Securely packaged, rolled and inserted into a strong mailing tube and shipped tracked. Poster Prints are of comparable archival quality to our Photographic prints, they are simply printed on thinner Poster Paper. Whilst we only use Photographic Prints in our frames, you can frame Poster Prints if they are carefully supported to prevent sagging over time.
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 42cm x 59.4cm (16.5" x 23.4")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print showcases Ottmar Mergenthaler, a pioneering German-US typesetter who forever changed the printing industry. Born in 1854, Mergenthaler is best known as the brilliant mind behind the invention of the Linotype, a groundbreaking fully-automated typesetting machine. Before his revolutionary creation, typesetting was an arduous and time-consuming task. However, in 1886, after numerous iterations and designs, Mergenthaler successfully crafted a machine that allowed operators to automatically set metal type. Aptly named the Linotype because it cast an entire line of type at once, this innovation transformed the field of printing. The impact of Mergenthaler's invention cannot be overstated. The Linotype significantly reduced the time spent on typesetting and quickly became the dominant method in newspaper printing until well into the 1960s. Its introduction revolutionized not only technology but also publishing practices. In this sepia-toned portrait captured during the late nineteenth century, Ottmar Mergenthaler stands tall as a symbol of ingenuity and engineering prowess. His contribution to society as an inventor and engineer has left an indelible mark on history. This remarkable photograph from The New York Public Library's Photography Collection serves as a testament to Mergenthaler's genius and enduring legacy within both American and German industries. It immortalizes him as one of history's most influential figures in technological advancements—a true visionary whose work continues to shape our world today.
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