Object Details
maker
unknown
Description
This copperplate press has an unknown maker of the late 19th century. The press has a bed of 40 inches long and 18 inches long; its cylinder diameter measures 7 inches.
The simple star-wheel press has handsome castellated or castle-like ornamention on the frame-tops. It was used for many years as a proofing press in the Division of Graphic Arts printing shop.
Citation: Elizabeth Harris, "Printing Presses in the Graphic Arts Collection," 1996.
Location
Currently not on view
Date made
late 19th century
ID Number
1995.0214.004
catalog number
1995.0214.004
accession number
1995.0214
Object Name
Press, Printing
press, copperplate
Other Terms
Press, Printing; Intaglio
Physical Description
metal (overall material)
Measurements
average spatial: 79 in x 30 in x 6 in; 200.66 cm x 76.2 cm x 15.24 cm
place made
United States
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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_1173685