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History of Letterpress Printing and Typography: A Tour and Demonstration

A guided tour and demonstration of letterpress printing and typography, including the history of letterpress printing, type and books from 1000 CE to now, as well as demonstrations of how movable type is used and the mechanical history of all the different presses at Common Press.

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February 3, 2025, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
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Common Press, Fisher Fine Arts Library, Lower Level
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Open to Penn Students, Faculty, and Staff
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Hosted by: Common Press

A girl reading a book in front of a letterpress printing machine

Note that this is not the studio use orientation.

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