Object Details
maker
unknown
Description
This aluminum press came disassembled and packed in a small suitcase. Its maker is unknown, but was made about 1940. The press platen measures 5 inches by 8 inches.
The press was cast in moulds for the Kelsey Excelsior, but was not cast by the Kelsey Company itself. It was made for clandestine military use in World War II, and came to the Museum under the name “Spy press.”
Donated by Richard N. Weltz, 1979.
Citation: Elizabeth Harris, "Printing Presses in the Graphic Arts Collection," 1996.
Location
Currently not on view
Date made
circa 1940
date made
ca 1940
ID Number
1980.0730.01
catalog number
1980.0730.01
accession number
1980.0730
Object Name
Press, Printing
Physical Description
aluminum (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 5 in x 8 in; 12.7 cm x 20.32 cm
container: 6 in x 15 in x 22 in; 15.24 cm x 38.1 cm x 55.88 cm
place made
United States
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Printing Presses in the Graphic Arts Collection
Data Source
National Museum of American History
Subject
World War II
related event
World War II
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmah_1212644