Object Details
maker
Golding, William H.
Description
This self-inking platen jobbing press was made by William Golding of Boston in about 1880. Its chase measures 10 inches by 15 inches.
The press was the largest of Golding’s Officials, a series that ranged up from a tabletop press with platen of 2 inches by 3 inches. A heavy press in build, the press is particularly light and smooth in operation.
Purchased in 1985.
Citation: Elizabeth Harris, "Printing Presses in the Graphic Arts Collection," 1996.
Location
Currently not on view
Date made
circa 1880
date made
ca 1880
ID Number
1985.0559.01
accession number
1985.0559
catalog number
1985.0559.01
Object Name
Press, Printing
Other Terms
Press, Printing; Platen Jobber
Physical Description
metal (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 10 in x 15 in; 25.4 cm x 38.1 cm
place made
United States: Massachusetts, Boston
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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_826462