Patent Model for a Hand Lever Printing Press

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Object Details

maker

Underhill, Henry

Description (Brief)

This patent model demonstrates an invention for a hand-lever printing press which was granted patent number 10717. The press is a self-inking hand press with a fixed bed. The paper was carried into position by a double frisket carriage with inking rollers. The carriage was propelled by a crank handle turned continuously in one direction.

Location

Currently not on view

date made

ca 1854

patent date

1854-03-28

ID Number

GA.89797.010717

accession number

089797

patent number

010717

catalog number

GA*89797.010717

Object Name

patent model

press, printing

Object Type

Patent Model

Physical Description

metal (overall material)

Measurements

overall: 42.5 cm x 47.7 cm x 25.5 cm; 16 3/4 in x 18 3/4 in x 10 1/16 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/ng49ca746a8-8d17-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record ID

nmah_998850