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English common press (miniature)

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    Object Details

    maker

    unknown
    unknown

    Description

    This wooden and brass scale model of an 18th-century English common press dates from the late 19th-century. It is stamped on its side "244884."
    The model was made by the Patent Office for their own reference and exhibition purposes.
    Transfer from the Department of the Interior, 1906.
    Citation: Elizabeth Harris, "Printing Presses in the Graphic Arts Collection," 1996.

    Location

    Currently not on view

    Date made

    Late 19th century

    date made

    late 19th century

    ID Number

    GA.11013

    accession number

    46812

    catalog number

    11013

    accession number

    46812

    Object Name

    model; press, printing
    model

    Physical Description

    wood (overall material)
    brass (overall material)

    Measurements

    overall: 12 in x 5 1/2 in x 9 in; 30.48 cm x 13.97 cm x 22.86 cm

    place made

    United States: District of Columbia, Washington

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    Work and Industry: Graphic Arts
    Communications
    Work
    Industry & Manufacturing
    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-6903-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

    Record ID

    nmah_1198449

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