Object Details
maker
Kelsey Press Company
Description
This self-inking lever press was made by the Kelsey Press Company of Meriden, Connecticut in about 1970. The press has a height of 14 inches a width of 9 inches and a length of 17 inches; its chase measures 3 inches by 5 inches.
This press was acquired from the manufacturer in about 1973 by the Museum Docents for public demonstration on a hand cart.
Transferred from the Museum Docents Program, 1995.
Citation: Elizabeth Harris, "Printing Presses in the Graphic Arts Collection," 1996.
Location
Currently not on view
Date made
about 1970
circa 1970
date made
ca 1970
ID Number
1995.0283.01
catalog number
1995.0283.01
accession number
1995.0283
Object Name
Model
Press, printing
press, printing
Physical Description
iron (overall material)
steel (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 13 1/2 in x 16 1/2 in x 8 1/2 in; 34.29 cm x 41.91 cm x 21.59 cm
place made
United States: Connecticut, Meriden
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Work and Industry: Graphic Arts
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Work
Industry & Manufacturing
Printing Presses in the Graphic Arts Collection
Data Source
National Museum of American History
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmah_1030637