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Gelderland · Culture & daily life

Oude Boekdrukkunst: setting type and printing by hand

In Almen, traditional letterpress printing takes centre stage: lead type, woodcuts, printing presses and posters from a time before digital layout.

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Setting type letter by letter

The zetbok, composing stick and individual pieces of type make the labour behind a single line visible. Note the mirror image, spacing and evenness before the forme goes to the press.

Woodcut and monogram

A woodblock combines image and printing form. Compare the raised, cut-away areas with the print, and look for where traces of the material become part of the image.

Printing a card yourself

Older reports mention visitors using the presses and postcards for children. Ask in advance whether that demonstration is still available and supervised.

Before you go

The official website was not reliably accessible and published schedules strongly contradict each other. Call ahead; this profile does not confirm walk-in access.

Sources

This information has been compiled from public sources. Not everything has been confirmed by the museum itself; please check opening hours and prices on the museum's website.

  1. Museum voor Oude Boekdrukkunst (whichmuseum.nl)

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