Object Details
maker
Johnson Type Foundry
Description
This roller proof press was made in about 1860 by the Johnson Type Foundry, Philadelphia. The press has a height of 41 inches, a width of 21 inches, and a length of 38 inches; its bed width is 9.25 inches, and its cylinder diameter is 7 inches.
The slender proof press has a cupboard below the bed, and fine cast-iron filigree ends.
Donated by Alan E. Anderson, 1972
Location
Currently not on view
Date made
1860
circa 1860
date made
ca 1860
ID Number
GA.23657
accession number
304470
catalog number
GA.23657
Object Name
Press, Printing
Other Terms
Machine, Press Printing; Press, Printing; Relief
Physical Description
metal (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 41 in x 21 in x 38 in; 104.14 cm x 53.34 cm x 96.52 cm
place made
United States: Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
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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_819130