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History of Type and Letterpress Printing
Jul 30

July 30, 2025

History of Type and Letterpress Printing

Attendees will experience a guided tour and demonstration of letterpress printing and typography, including the history of letterpress printing, type, and books from 1000 CE to now. Demonstrations will cover how movable type is used and the mechanical history of all the different presses at Common Press. Open to the Penn community. Register to attend.

12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Fisher Fine Arts Library, 220 S. 34th St.

Fisher Fine Arts Library