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Albion press, Ulmer

American History Museum

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    Object Details

    maker

    E. & W. Ulmer

    Description

    This bench-top Albion press was made by E. & W. Ullmer of London in 1859; its wooden base was made in the Museum. The press has a height of 27.5 inches a width, at cheeks, of 14 inches and a length of 23 inches. its platen measures 7.5 inches by 10.25 inches.
    Donated by Joseph Hennage, 1973.
    Citation: Elizabeth Harris, "Printing Presses in the Graphic Arts Collection," 1996.

    Location

    Currently not on view

    Date made

    1859

    ID Number

    1988.0650.02

    catalog number

    1988.0650.02

    accession number

    1988.0650

    Object Name

    Press, printing

    Other Terms

    Press; Press, printing; Letterpress

    Physical Description

    wood (overall material)
    metal (overall material)

    Measurements

    overall: 27 1/2 in x 14 in x 23 in; 69.85 cm x 35.56 cm x 58.42 cm

    place made

    United Kingdom: England, London

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    Work and Industry: Graphic Arts
    Communications
    Printing Presses in the Graphic Arts Collection

    Data Source

    National Museum of American History

    Metadata Usage

    CC0

    Link to Original Record

    https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746aa-582e-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

    Record ID

    nmah_1198579

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