Object Details
maker
Neale, Robert
Description (Brief)
This patent model demonstrates an invention for a plate attached to an endless chain that was carried past stations for automatic inking, wiping, and printing; the invention was granted patent number 12213. There was provision for applying bands of different colors. According to Tucker, this press was built by R. Hoe & Co. for D. Steffens in 1858. Robert Neale, an American, was living in London when he took out this patent. He patented the press there in 1853.
Location
Currently not on view
date made
ca 1855
patent date
1855-01-09
ID Number
GA.89797.012213
patent number
012213
accession number
089797
catalog number
GA*89797.012213
Object Name
patent model
press, printing
Object Type
Patent Model
Physical Description
metal (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 45.5 cm x 76 cm x 25 cm; 17 15/16 in x 29 15/16 in x 9 13/16 in
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Work and Industry: Graphic Arts
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Work
Communications
Industry & Manufacturing
Patent Models
Data Source
National Museum of American History
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmah_998773