Come visit the Museum of Printing on Hot Metal Day, Saturday, February 1st! Watch Linotype demonstrations, cast a name, favorite word or emoji in hot metal, print a keepsake with us in the Letterpress Studio. Fun for all ages.
Join us for Hot Metal Day, Saturday, February 1st! Watch demonstrations on the Linotype Model 31 by Michael Babcock of Interrobang Letterpress. Cast your name, a favorite word or emoji in hot metal on the Ludlow. Print a keepsake with us in the Letterpress Studio.
Learn about the history of the Linotype and Ludlow from Museum President, Frank Romano (lectures at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.).
See Doug Wilson’s movie, Linotype: The Film (showings at 11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.).
Learn how the Linotype changed the world. Take time to see our rare 1883 second prototype called the Second Band Machine, and a 1972 Elektron II, the last model Linotype built. Check out all the Linotype specimen books and a cabinet full of unique Linotype artifacts in the Romano Library.
Fun for all ages!
Regular Admission $10, Seniors/Students $8, Members Free
Email: mopprinting@gmail.com
Additional time info:
Lectures on the history of the Linotype and Ludlow by Museum President, Frank Romano, at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.Showings of Linotype: The Film at 11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.
2020/02/01 - 2020/02/01
Museum of Printing
15 Thornton Avenue, Haverhill, MA 01832