Object Details
patentee
Morse, Jedediah
Description (Brief)
This patent model demonstrates an invention for a hand press which was granted patent number 18527. The platen was lowered by a series of conical rollers turning against cam discs. The platen adjustment wedge was placed at the crown of the press instead of the usual position in the hub of the platen, to avoid being knocked - "for it is well known that pressmen are in the habit of throwing their wrenches or other tools down on the platen.”
Location
Currently not on view
date made
ca 1857
patent date
1857-10-27
ID Number
GA.89797.018527
accession number
089797
patent number
018527
catalog number
GA*89797.018527
Object Name
patent model
press, printing
Object Type
Patent Model
Physical Description
metal (overall material)
wood (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 29.9 cm x 23 cm x 21.3 cm; 11 3/4 in x 9 1/16 in x 8 3/8 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_998854