Printing the Chorley Guardian

Printing the Chorley Guardian
Printing the Chorley Guardian
Printing the Chorley Guardian
iBase ID
223052
Reference identifier
sch21062007005
Title
Printing the Chorley Guardian
Place
Chorley
General notes
Metal cast in the foundry is melted again in the 'pots' of the linotype and cast into lines, or 'slugs'. Here, the metal pot is electrically heated and fed by a chain mechanism.The ingot is specially shaped, ensuring even melting and saving time.
Medium
Photographic print
Colour
Monochrome
Original image size
19.5/25.5 cm
Year of image
1949
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Locator
George Birtill Collection
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