Print History – Part 5
Print History – Part 5 – 20th February 2009
With the coming of the Victorian era came increased creativity and by 1856 new typefaces were being produced to cope with the increased demand for advertising. They also started to use colour more and more within the printing process.
In 1891 William Morris set up his business in London creating textile and wallpaper designs, some of which are still in use today. By 1888 the electric motor had been invented and these motors were by the early 20th century being used to power printing presses, replacing steam power.
In the early 20th century, new methods of mechanical printing were being introduced, making it possible to print larger sizes and on to different materials, not just paper. The 1920’s saw the development of screen printing for more commercial applications, especially outside advertising hoardings. The 1930’s saw the introduction of flexography, primarily used for food packaging production using either paper or plastics which were being developed.
The equipment used by The Printing House today is considerably more advanced than could ever have been imagined by those early print pioneers. Call one of our print professionals today to discuss your requirements. Look out for the next blog on ‘Print History’….coming soon.
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