Open Studio Session: Printing and Movable Type in the Revolutionary era
Join us for a drop-in Open Studio at Common Press to experience letterpress printing for yourself!
Uncovered Narratives Broadside #1: Printing and Movable Type in the Revolutionary era
Join us for a drop-in Open Studio at Common Press to experience letterpress printing for yourself! You’ll be printing a broadside (a single sided print meant for public display) that celebrates our newly acquired Caslon metal type and its connection to the Dunlap Broadside, the first printed edition of the Declaration of Independence. To learn more, visit our Makers Blog (link will be updated by 8/29). An essay and a list of related resources will be posted on the day of the Open Studio Session.
The printing activity takes less than 10 minutes, so feel free to drop by anytime—stay for a few minutes or as long as you like! This event is free and open to the public. If you don't have a PennCard, you will need to bring a photo ID and sign in at the security desk for access. See University access guidelines here.
This Open Studio is part of Common Press’s The Typography of Independence program. Open Studio Sessions will be held on the first Friday of each month from 12 to 2 p.m. Check here for the full calendar of events.
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