Object Details
maker
Mayer, Robert
Description
This lithographic hand press was made by Robert Mayer of New York in the early 20th century. It was painted overall with grey paint. The press has a height of 48 inches, a length of 60 inches and a width of 42 inches; its bed is 26 inches wide by 39 inches long.
The press is similar to the unit's other Mayer press, No. 22669, listed separately, and also bears the same manufacturer’s label reading "Parks Press builit by Robert Mayer & Co New York."
Donated by W. Bradley Edelblut, 1972.
Citation: Elizabeth Harris, "Printing Presses in the Graphic Arts Collection," 1996.
Location
Currently not on view
Date made
early 20th century
ID Number
GA.23604
accession number
302788
catalog number
GA.23604
Object Name
Press, Printing
Other Terms
Press, Printing; Lithographic
Physical Description
metal (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 48 in x 60 in x 42 in; 121.92 cm x 152.4 cm x 106.68 cm
place made
United States: New York
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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_819039