Museum Plantin-Moretus MS of Glossaries

A previously unexamined manuscript of glossaries housed at the Plantin-Moretus House-Workshops-Museum Complex in Antwerp, Belgium, reveals new insights into 19th-century lexicography and industrial publishing. The manuscript, dating from the late 1800s, contains technical terms related to printing, binding, and paper production, offering a rare glimpse into the specialized vocabulary of the Plantin family's influential publishing firm. Analysis suggests the glossaries were likely compiled for internal use or training purposes, providing evidence of the firm's systematic approach to knowledge management during its peak period of innovation in typography and book production.

Stanley, E. G. (2012). Museum Plantin-Moretus MS of Glossaries. Notes and Queries, 59(4), 463. https://doi.org/10.1093/notesj/gjs197