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''t Maaken van de Letterstof' (The production of the type material), 1766

Buys, J. (illustrator)
Vinkeles, R. (graveur/engraver)
year: 1766

type: prent
print
detail: nee
dimensions: 23 x 19 cm.
related terms: lettergieterijen lettergieten
period: 18e eeuw
classification:
C: Paleografie, letterontwerp, lettertypen, lettergieten, schrift

contents: This print by the painter/draughtsman Jacobus Buys and draughtsman/engraver Reinier Vinkeles shows the preparation of type metal, probably in the type foundry of Ploos van Amstel in Amsterdam. This well-known type foundry was established there from 1763 to 1799.

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©description: Amsterdam Bibliotheek KVB Universiteitsbibliotheek UVA
©reproduction: Amsterdam Bibliotheek KVB Universiteitsbibliotheek UVA
Amsterdam Bibliotheek KVB Universiteitsbibliotheek UVA




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