Patent Model of a Bookbinders' Arming Press

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Object Details

maker

Gough, John

Description (Brief)

This patent model demonstrates an invention for a bookbinder’s arming press which was granted patent number 114130. The patent describes an arming press with a moveable bed and inking apparatus. It could be converted into an ordinary printing press. John Gough was from London, England.

Location

Currently not on view

date made

ca 1871

patent date

1871-04-25

ID Number

GA.89797.114130

accession number

089797

patent number

114130

catalog number

GA*89797.114130

Object Name

press, bookbinders arming

Object Type

Patent Model

Physical Description

metal (overall material)

Measurements

overall: 25.5 cm x 21.5 cm x 25 cm; 10 1/16 in x 8 7/16 in x 9 13/16 in

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Work

Communications

Industry & Manufacturing

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Data Source

National Museum of American History

Metadata Usage

CC0

Link to Original Record

https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a8-8d15-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record ID

nmah_998841