Object Details
maker
Dunkerly, William
Description
This self-inking, bench-top, foot-lever press, was made by William Dunkerly of New York in about 1873. The press is incomplete, and is missing its treadle and link as well as its inking-roller connections. The press has a height of 13 inches a width of 12 inches and a length of 15 inches; its chase measures 4 inches by 6.25 inches.
Walter and William H. Dunkerly produced a line of amateur printing presses, starting with this “Dunkerly,” in 1873. By 1880 the press was made in larger sizes, renamed “King,” and sold by wholesalers such as W. Y. Edwards. The Dunkerly brothers may have originated the rail presses that became popular later in the century. These, too, were distributed through wholesalers.
Donated by Mr. and Mrs. Stan Harris, 1992.
Citation: Elizabeth Harris, "Printing Presses in the Graphic Arts Collection," 1996.
Location
Currently not on view
Date made
1873 or later
date made
ca 1873
ID Number
1992.0262.01
catalog number
1992.0262.01
accession number
1992.0262
Object Name
Press, Printing
Other Terms
Press, Printing; Letterpress
Physical Description
steel (overall material)
cast iron (overall material)
Measurements
average spatial: 13 in x 15 in x 12 in; 33.02 cm x 38.1 cm x 30.48 cm
place made
United States: New York, New York
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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_1115228