early days of printing


Roseville, Oregon about 1880... before the introduction of Linotypes. Notice that women printers
seem to be in the majority.  The men in the background with suits on are presumably "front office"
employees: reporters, editors, and probably the publisher.

More early print shops


 

Excerpts from the book  "Tramp Printers"

Saratoga Printing Museum

 
Pages by John Howells and Marion Dearman, authors of "Tramp Printers"
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hot-metal printers encouraged to send e-mail to:
johnhowells40@gmail.com