Object Details
maker
unknown
Description
This English common press was made in about 1750. It includes an English box hose and an iron folding candle holder mounted on its off-side cheek; it does not include guide boards. The press has a height of 77 inches a width, at cheeks, of 31 inches and a length of 62 inches; its platen measures 13 inches by 18 inches.
The press was exhibited in the New York Times museum until about 1980, when the museum was dismantled. Its style, particularly its lack of guide boards, suggests a later date than that of the 'Franklin' press. The candle holder is unusual, although not unique among common presses.
Donated by the New York Times in 1983.
Citations: Philip Gaskell, "A Census of Wooden Presses," in Journal of the Printing Historical Society 6, 1970, p. 27; Elizabeth Harris, "Printing Presses in the Graphic Arts Collection," 1996.
Location
Currently not on view
Date made
c. 1750-1800
date made
between 1750 and 1800
ca 1750
ca 1750-1800
ID Number
1987.0637.01
catalog number
1987.0637.01
accession number
1987.0637
Object Name
Press, printing
Physical Description
wood (overall material)
iron (overall material)
steel (overall material)
brass (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 77 in x 31 in x 62 in; 195.58 cm x 78.74 cm x 157.48 cm
overall: 60 in x 55 in x 89 in; 152.4 cm x 139.7 cm x 226.06 cm
place made
United Kingdom
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Work and Industry: Graphic Arts
Communications
Printing Presses in the Graphic Arts Collection
Data Source
National Museum of American History
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmah_1197629