Printing

Print. Chromolithograph. [De la Rue's Stationery Stand and Envelope Machine, by CT Dolby]. Plate [7], [first state] from Day & Son, 'Recollections of the Great Exhibition of 1851' published Lloyd Brothers 1851. View of the 'Printing' stand depicting the Thomas de la Rue Company with envelope folding machine by Warren de la Rue and Edwin Hill in operation; a Spicers paper roll hanging down, coloured papers boxes and cards on display, examples of printing and bookbinding, visitors. On left, Langley Banks' twin geometrical staircase to galleries beyond; above centre, notice 'Passage to Machinery'. Image 24.8x34.5cm on card 44x60cm.