Object Details
maker
Sigwalt, John
Description
This lever press was made by John Sigwalt of Chicago in about 1910. The press has a length of 15 inches a height of 9.5 inches and a width of 6.5 inches; its chase measures 3.75 inches by 2.5 inches.
John Sigwalt (1836-1924) started his working life in the sewing machine business, then became a dealer in ticket stamps and seals. In 1899 he began producing small printing presses, copies of various popular models. His Chicago-produced copy of Dorman’s Baltimorean was on the market by 1910.
Donated by Elizabeth Harris, 1973.
Citation: Elizabeth Harris, "Printing Presses in the Graphic Arts Collection," 1996.
Location
Currently not on view
Date made
circa 1910
date made
ca 1910
ID Number
1992.0016.01
catalog number
1992.0016.01
accession number
1992.0016
Object Name
Press, Printing
Physical Description
metal (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 15 in x 9 1/2 in x 6 1/2 in; 38.1 cm x 24.13 cm x 16.51 cm
place made
United States: Illinois, Chicago
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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_1030388