Object Details
maker
Curtis & Mitchell
Description
This two-roller, self-inking lever press was made by Curtis & Mitchell of Boston in about 1876. It was painted green. Its markings include casting marks of “Caxton Press” behind the platen, and “C. & M.” on the body. It is also stamped “109” on platen edge. The press has a length of 23 inches a height of 14.5 inches and a width of 9.5 inches; the chase measures 4 inches by 6 inches.
Edward Curtis and Edward Mitchell were Boston printers, onetime typefounders, and suppliers of printers’ goods. From 1875 they introduced a range of presses, mostly aimed at the amateur market, and continued their production through the 1880s.
Donated by William H. Colver, Jr., 1992.
Citation: Elizabeth Harris, "Printing Presses in the Graphic Arts Collection," 1996.
Location
Currently not on view
Date made
circa 1876
date made
ca 1876
ID Number
1992.0531.01
catalog number
1992.0531.01
accession number
1992.0531
Object Name
Press, Printing
Other Terms
Press, Printing; Letterpress; Platen Press (Table Top)
Physical Description
metal, cast iron (overall material)
metal, steel (overall material)
Measurements
average spatial: 14 1/2 in x 9 1/2 in x 23 in; 36.83 cm x 24.13 cm x 58.42 cm
place made
United States: Massachusetts, Boston
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Printing Presses in the Graphic Arts Collection
Data Source
National Museum of American History
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmah_1115211