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Composing machines

Scope note

Use for any of numerous machines used to set type, beginning with those of the early and mid-19th century, and including those for strike-on composition as well as electronic and photographic devices and systems.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000233623

Broader Terms used

<type composition equipment>

Equivalent Terms used

composing machine

Created

13yrs ago

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