#tramp printer

They are the true Bohemians of the printing art, and for the most part lead a nomadic life. ‘Here to-day and gone to-morrow,’ is the motto necessity has inscribed upon their banner. Many of them would prefer it otherwise; but the fluctuating condition of things will not permit, and at varying intervals they must move on…

“In those days a printer was not a printer – his education was not considered complete and he was not accepted by his fellows – until he had done some wandering”