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Wooden galley

Tray to hold galley of type. Tray contains set type with leading pieces either side.

 

Accession Number: SH.2009.393

 

Galleys are trays upon which type matter is assembled either as it is set by hand or by machine on which it can be proofed or stored

 

Edinburgh City of Print is a joint project between City of Edinburgh Museums and the Scottish Archive of Print and Publishing History Records (SAPPHIRE). The project aims to catalogue and make accessible the wealth of printing collections held by City of Edinburgh Museums. For more information about the project please visit www.edinburghcityofprint.org

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Uploaded on December 22, 2009
Taken on December 17, 2009