Object Details
maker
R. Hoe & Company
Description
This large-format Washington press was made by R. Hoe & Company in the late 19th century; its frame is cracked and secured with a brace.
The press has been on loan to the Government Printing Office since the 1960s, and is displayed there.
Donated by Harry Wood, 1961.
Citation: Elizabeth Harris, "Printing Presses in the Graphic Arts Collection," 1996.
Location
Currently not on view
date made
late 19th century
ca 1890
ID Number
GA.21167
accession number
240744
catalog number
GA*21167
Object Name
Press, printing
Physical Description
metal (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 63 in x 50 in; 160.02 cm x 127 cm
place made
United States: New York, 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_1199978