W. Tylar's Printing frame
Category
Technological items
Date
Unknown
Materials
Wood, Metal, Brass, Glass, Fabric
Measurements
175 x 150 x 25 mm
Collection
Fox Talbot Museum, Wiltshire
NT 1525863
Summary
W. Tylar's Printing frame Comprises a conventional mitre cornered wooden frame with biscuit style joints, screwed and glued to two solid rails. Three small blocks are attached to set the position of the hinged back board. The back board is lined with black fabric to protect the paper and is stamped "W Tylar's Perfect Printing Frame Reg. 156799". Each part of the backing board is secured for use by large bent brass springs screwed one end and closing into a large staple the other.