Gordon Franklin jobber

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Object Details

maker

Gordon, George P.

Description

This old-style platen jobber was made by George P. Gordon of New York in about 1865. The chase is missing; its platen measures 7.5 inches by 13.5 inches.

The intermediate-style press has a gate, but no throw-off lever.

Donated by the Wesley Krebeck family, 1973

Citation: Elizabeth Harris, "Printing Presses in the Graphic Arts Collection," 1996.

Date made

circa 1865

date made

ca 1865

ca 1863

ID Number

GA.23274

accession number

296421

catalog number

GA*23274

Object Name

Press, Printing

Physical Description

metal (overall material)

wood (overall material)

Measurements

overall: 46 in x 26 in x 40 in; 116.84 cm x 66.04 cm x 101.6 cm

place made

United States: New York, New York

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Work and Industry: Graphic Arts

Communications

Printing Presses in the Graphic Arts Collection

Exhibition

Director's Hallway

Exhibition Location

National Museum of American History

Data Source