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- 1987 (Creation)
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Small coffin produced to mark the demise of hot metal system for production of the Guardian newspaper. When the Guardian stopped printing the paper using lead type, the printers held a mock funeral using this miniature coffin to mark the end of an era.
Production place: London, UK
Materials: Stained wood; Brass
Colour: Reddish brown; Brass
Condition: Good
Dimensions: h 180mm x w 790mm x d 300mm
Completeness: Complete
Inscription: Inscription upper part of lid: "R.I.P.; THE GUARDIAN; 1961 - 1987; "Dissed off in haste"; WAS HOT. NOW GONE COLD; "Say goodbye to the hot metal man and watch the shit as it hits the fan" Inscription lower part of lid: "Joinery UNDERTAKEN by Guardian Engin
Creator: "Guardian Engineers"
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