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 Picture of Font in stick:
 33pt Caxtonian -c.1880


Some printing terms to recall:

galley, key, stone,  signature, stock, dog, mid, magenta, dis, quarto, em, rule, stick, chapel, matrix, stereo, slug, proof press, scoring, ream, spine, cast, hickey, bone, sett off, back knife, ragged, recto, point, Royal, ejector, quoin,  wf reader spread, quadder, calliper, line gauge, die,  super caster, disser, em,  cutting rule, diecase, thin, mounting block, card, nut, mark up, stet, leader, full point, punchbar, half tone, folios, logotype, EN,
 PIca Pole
 

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Last Update:

03 July, 2010

 

The Penrith Museum of Printing is a non-profit organisation dedicated to the collection, conservation and showcasing of  letterpress printing machinery and equipment so as to keep alive the history, knowledge and skills of letterpress printing for present and future generations.

The Museum management committee is actively seeking the help and support of both Please enable Java to see this section. individuals and corporations who are also interested in investing their time, expertise and or financial backing to this unique and expanding organisation.

The Penrith Museum of Printing is seeking new:

   
Friends of the Museum
 
 Members  
 
 Corporate sponsors
                                             

The museum is always wanting to make contact with people of all ages who would like to add their names to our small band of dedicated volunteers.        Download Application form
 

OUr Corporate Sponsors
Please support them !

Gold Sponsors:

Offset Alpine Printing
www.offsetalpine.com.au

Penrith Paceway
www.clubpacewaypenrith.com.au

Bronze Sponsors:

Black Cockatoo Publishing Pty Ltd
www.k-8visual.info

   

There are different levels of sponsorship opportunities available for both private and corporate supporters.

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Museum "Supporter" categories include:

• Friend of the Museum (individuals only)
• Member of the Museum (individuals only)
• Corporate Gold Supporter   
• Corporate Silver Supporter
Corporate Bronze Supporter