Archaeology — 1800-1820
Type metal
Printer’s type is rarely found in archaeological excavations as it was recycled. When it had become worn, it was melted down and recast into new type. This type, dating from the early 19th century, was excavated from a site near Ludgate Hill. Ludgate Hill runs between Fleet Street and St Paul's Churchyard, the centres of London's printing and book-selling trades.
- Category:
- Archaeology
- Object ID:
- VAL88[2127]<1127>a
- Object name:
- type metal
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- Production date:
- 1800-1820
- Material:
lead alloy
- Measurements/duration:
- L 80 mm, W 60 mm (approx)
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- Record quality:
- 100%
- Part of this object:
- —
- Owner Status & Credit:
Archaeological archive
- Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
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