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Lithographic hand press, Robert Mayer

American History Museum

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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Work and Industry: Graphic Arts
Communications
Printing Presses in the Graphic Arts Collection

Data Source

National Museum of American History

Metadata Usage

CC0

Link to Original Record

https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a6-368d-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record ID

nmah_819039

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Small, cylindrical handheld press with a wooden handle.

Lithographic Presses

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