Colophons

Colophon, Allen Hall, University of Oregon (Eugene, Oregon)
Colophon, Allen Hall, University of Oregon (Eugene, Oregon)

Artist: Unknown

Date: 1954

Location: Allen Hall

The nine colophons (printer's marks) between the first and second story windows on Allen Hall survey the history of printing. For example, the one with the inscription 'ALDUS' identifies the Aldine Press. Aldus Manutius. Manutius (1449-1515) was a pioneering figure in publishing, printing, and typography.