Whittaker Linecaster Collection

Whittaker Linecaster Collection, including linescasters, accessories and related documents.

Details

Category:
Printing & Writing
Object Number:
Y1990.104
type:
collection of objects and archives
credit:
Gift of M.H. Whittaker & Son

Parts

Linecasting machine

Linecasting machine

Square-base linecasting machine with motor, made by the Linotype Company Ltd, Manchester, c.1892.

Measurements:
overall: 2020 mm x 1560 mm x 1570 mm, 1800 kg
Materials:
metal (unknown)
Object Number:
Y1990.104.13
type:
linecasting machines
Linecasting Ingot Mould

Linecasting Ingot Mould

Mould used to create lead alloy ingots for use in linecasting.

Measurements:
overall: 50 mm x 725 mm x 138 mm,
Materials:
iron
Object Number:
Y1990.104.16
type:
mould
Linecasting Ingot Mould

Linecasting Ingot Mould

Mould for casting lead-allow ingots, used as part of linecasting.

Measurements:
overall: 188 mm x 445 mm x 134 mm,
Materials:
iron
Object Number:
Y1990.104.17
type:
mould
Composing Stick

Composing Stick

A composing stick for a linecasting machine.

Measurements:
overall: 20 mm x 238 mm x 53 mm,
Materials:
metal (unknown)
Object Number:
Y1990.104.20
type:
composing stick
Rules and Promotional Material

Rules and Promotional Material

Rules and promotional items produced by and given to M.H. Whittaker & Son; companies include Intertype Limited and Teletypesetter Corporation.

Materials:
metal (unknown) and plastic (unidentified)
Object Number:
Y1990.104.21
type:
advertising
Magnesium Plate

Magnesium Plate

A magnesium printing plate, manufactured by V. Siviter Smith & Company.

Measurements:
overall: 3 mm x 210 mm x 242 mm,
Materials:
magnesium (metal)
Object Number:
Y1990.104.22
type:
printing plate
Printing Plate

Printing Plate

Printing plate/negative/print, Intertype, Fotosetter

Measurements:
overall: 2 mm x 14 mm x 17 mm,
Materials:
lead (metal)
Object Number:
Y1990.104.25
type:
printing plate
Shell-shaped metal light shade

Shell-shaped metal light shade

Shell-shaped metal light shade. Most likely used as a lamp shade on a linecasting machine.

Object Number:
Y1990.104.26
type:
light shade
Half Tone Plates and Spacer Bands

Half Tone Plates and Spacer Bands

Half tone plates and six spacer bands of/from QWHIK machine. One of the plates is of Compugraphic's photocomposer, which was supplied by Whittaker Graphic Systems.

Materials:
metal (unknown) , copper (metal) and lead (metal)
Object Number:
Y1990.104.27
type:
linecasting
M.H. Whittaker Nameplates

M.H. Whittaker Nameplates

A box containing a number of M.H. Whittaker nameplates, made by the British Engraving and Nameplate Manufacturing Company.

Materials:
cardboard and metal (unknown)
Object Number:
Y1990.104.34
type:
nameplates
Wooden Stands

Wooden Stands

Linecasting wooden stands; marked "P.D.", which may stand for P. Dobson, whom made composing sticks.

Materials:
wood (unidentified)
Object Number:
Y1990.104.37
type:
linecasting
Linecasting Spacers

Linecasting Spacers

Linecasting spacers, made by The Machinery Trust Limited, in a case made by Whitehead & Hoag Company.

Materials:
metal (unknown) and ivory
Object Number:
Y1990.104.40
type:
linecasting
Linecasting Machine Parts

Linecasting Machine Parts

2 'samples' machine parts from a linecasting machine.

Materials:
iron
Object Number:
Y1990.104.45
type:
linecasting
Linecasting Slugs

Linecasting Slugs

55 examples of slugs from different machines including Typograph, Linotype, Intertype and Ludlow.

Materials:
lead (metal)
Object Number:
Y1990.104.48
type:
slug composition
Linecasting Matrices

Linecasting Matrices

Four brass linecasting matrices; three matrices spells out "AND" and the other matrix is "&."

Materials:
brass (copper, zinc alloy)
Object Number:
Y1990.104.51
type:
matrix
Linecasting Space Bands

Linecasting Space Bands

Four space bands, used as part of the linecasting process.

Materials:
metal (unknown)
Object Number:
Y1990.104.52
type:
linecasting
Linecasting Matrix with Royal Crest

Linecasting Matrix with Royal Crest

Linecasting matrix with royal crest, 24pt.

Measurements:
overall: 19 mm x 33 mm x 20 mm,
Materials:
brass (copper, zinc alloy)
Object Number:
Y1990.104.53
type:
matrix
Dixotype polishing rubber

Dixotype polishing rubber

Dixotype polishing rubber

Object Number:
Y1990.104.55
type:
linecaster part
Piece of Aluminium

Piece of Aluminium

Piece of aluminium.

Measurements:
overall: 9 mm x 46 mm x 20 mm,
Materials:
aluminium (metal)
Object Number:
Y1990.104.57
type:
aluminum
Miniature Cigarette Lighter

Miniature Cigarette Lighter

Prince "midget" cigarette lighter.

Measurements:
overall: 9 mm x 25 mm x 23 mm,
Materials:
metal (unknown)
Object Number:
Y1990.104.59
type:
cigarette lighter
Printing Block

Printing Block

A printing block, made by William Robertson, for the Queen's Own Royal Glasgow Lanarkshire Yeomanry.

Measurements:
overall: 13 mm x 39 mm x 40 mm,
Materials:
lead (metal)
Object Number:
Y1990.104.61
type:
printing block
Linotype Tray

Linotype Tray

Linotype tray with leather cover.

Measurements:
overall: 43 mm x 261 mm x 262 mm,
Materials:
metal (unknown) and leather
Object Number:
Y1990.104.65
type:
tray
Lever

Lever

Tool (key or lever) used as part of linecasting machines.

Measurements:
overall: 22 mm x 207 mm x 25 mm,
Materials:
metal (unknown)
Object Number:
Y1990.104.85
type:
tool