Object Details
maker
R. Hoe & Company
Description
This iron tabletop card press was probably made by R. Hoe & Company of New York after 1848. The press has a height of 17 inches a width of 24 inches and a length of 29 inches; its chase measures 5 inches by 6.5 inches.
William Smith patented this press for card and label printing in 1842. The patent rights were acquired by the Hoe Company in 1848. In original form the press was self-inking, and had an automatic card drop.
The early history of this specimen is unknown. It came to the Museum under the name “Star card press.”
Purchased from John A. Lant, 1901.
Citation: Elizabeth Harris, "Printing Presses in the Graphic Arts Collection," 1996.
Location
Currently not on view
Date made
after 1848
ID Number
GA.09289
accession number
36751
catalog number
9289
Object Name
Press, Printing
Physical Description
metal (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 7 in x 24 in x 29 in; 17.78 cm x 60.96 cm x 73.66 cm
place made
United States: New York, New York
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Data Source
National Museum of American History
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmah_1211845