Working History — 1976-1987
Slug, printing slug
Length (or 'slug') of metal printing type. With text blocks 'soon as possible in The Times (vary wording and title of paper)' moulded on. Used for printing; another length of steel type would complete the sentence. Produced on a linotype machine, The Guardian printing works, Farringdon Road, London.
- Category:
- Working History
- Object ID:
- 88.187/50
- Object name:
- slug, printing slug
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- Artist/Maker:
- —
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- Production date:
- 1976-1987
- Material:
lead alloy
- Measurements/duration:
- L 95 mm, W 25 mm, H 101 mm, W 27 mm (overall)
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- On display:
- —
- Record quality:
- 60%
- Part of this object:
- —
- Owner Status & Credit:
Permanent collection
- Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
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- License this image:
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