| Autor: |
Archer-Parré, Caroline, Carey, Ann-Marie, Adcock, Keith |
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Midland History; Jul2020, Vol. 45 Issue 2, p176-189, 14p |
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Eighteenth-century punch-cutting was not only difficult to execute, it was also difficult to document, therefore, knowledge of early typographic practices is generally limited. Fortunately, the punches of one of the century's foremost English printers, John Baskerville (1707–75), still survive as the primary evidence of craftsmanship and the punch-cutters skill and the means of their manufacture. This article looks at what is known and, more importantly, what is not known about the processes, materials and techniques employed in the manufacture of Baskerville's punches. It presents a pilot project designed to explore new methodological approaches to describing and analysing this important typographical material. It also suggests how the methodology can be applied in order to enhance our understanding of Baskerville beyond his books. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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