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100 1 _aStewart, A. A.
_q(Alexander A.)
245 1 0 _aType Cases and Composing-room Furniture :
_bA Primer of Information About Type Cases, Work Stands, Cabinets, Case Racks, Galley Racks, Standing Galleys, &c.
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2010
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
490 1 _aTypographic technical series for apprentices, pt. I, no. 3
500 _aRelease date is 2010-03-20
508 _aProduced by Barbara Tozier, Bill Tozier, Joseph R. Hauser and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"Type Cases and Composing-room Furniture" by A. A. Stewart is a comprehensive technical publication from the early 20th century, likely written around the 1910s. This book serves as a primer, providing essential information about the various pieces of furniture used in a composing room, including type cases, work stands, cabinets, and storage racks. The focus is on the practical aspects and specifications of these items, which are crucial for efficient printing practices. In the book, Stewart elucidates the construction and function of composing-room furniture, emphasizing the layout and organization needed for effective type composition. It covers the evolution of type cases from their early designs to modern standards, detailing their dimensions, materials, and various specialized types and uses. The text also addresses the importance of ergonomics and accessibility for compositors, presenting insights into how different stands and racks facilitate the work within busy printing environments. Through this exploration, the book not only educates on the historical context of printing equipment but also illustrates the ongoing advancements and refinements in composing-room furniture. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aPrinters' furniture
830 0 _aTypographic technical series for apprentices, pt. I, no. 3
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/31704
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