Summary
A Galley tray is a flat tray on which the compositor makes up the type into pages. It has sides that are lower than the height of the type and is open at one end.
Physical Description
Narrow rectangular metal base with wooden border on three sides.
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Unknown Acquisition Method from Museum Victoria
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User (Probable)
Victorian Government Printing Office, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1900-1950
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Classification
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Type of item
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Object Measurements
685 mm (Length), 150 mm (Width), 17 mm (Height)
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References
[Link 1] accessed 9 October 2008 Melbourne Advertiser first printed edition (#10)
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