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Monotype casting machine at a printing company, Mexborough, South Yorkshire, 1959
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Monotype casting machine at a printing company, Mexborough, South Yorkshire, 1959
Monotype casting machine at a printing company, Mexborough, South Yorkshire, 1959. The caster used perforated tape, produced by the monotype keyboard to produce the type for printing. September, 1959
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1950s Casting Doncaster Fifties Machine Machinery Mexborough Michael Michael Walters Monotype Paul Walters Worldwide Photography Ltd Printer Printworker Printworks South Yorkshire Walters
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This print takes us back to the year 1959 in Mexborough, South Yorkshire. Here, we witness a monotype casting machine in action at a local printing company. The skilled printer operates this remarkable piece of machinery using perforated tape created by the monotype keyboard. This innovative technique allows for the production of type used in printing. The image showcases the industrial setting of the factory, with its robust machines and bustling workers. It offers a glimpse into an era when manual labor played a vital role in the printing industry. The monochrome aesthetic adds an air of nostalgia to this snapshot from British history. In this particular frame, we see a focused male worker tending to his task with precision and expertise. His presence highlights not only his dedication but also represents countless individuals who made their living through such professions during that time. Photographed by Michael Walters from Paul Walters Worldwide Photography Ltd. , this picture captures both the technical aspects involved in printing as well as human involvement within these processes. It serves as a testament to the hard work and craftsmanship that went into creating printed materials before modern technology revolutionized the industry. This photograph is part of Heritage Images' collection, which aims to preserve historical moments like these for future generations to appreciate and learn from.
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