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Geri McCormick and James Grieshaber give an explanation of chromatic wood type and how they have recreated the production process to revive historic chromatic fonts during an upcoming talk at Haverhill’s Museum of Printing.
McCormick’s and Grieshaber’s rediscovery of the process led to an all-new design, called “Marquee,” that debuted earlier this year. There will be an informal activity following the talk where attendees will be able to pull a proof of a historic William H. Page chromatic wood type from around 1849 and the new Marquee font from their company, Virgin Wood Type of Rochester, N.Y.
The talk, “Chromatic Wood Type—Old and New,” takes place Saturday, Sept. 26, 1 p.m., at Museum of Printing, 15 Thornton Ave., Haverhill. General admission to the museum is $15; children and seniors, $10; and members of military, Haverhill Public Library card holders and Museum members, free.