Object Details
maker
Boynton, Edward S.
Description (Brief)
This patent model demonstrates an invention for a lithographic printing press which was granted patent number 116406. A self-inking rotary press carrying the stone or plate on a segment of a large cylinder. The bed of the stone and the shaft of the cylinder were adjustable, to meet the surface of the smaller impression cylinder. The rights to this patent were assigned jointly to Boynton and Charles Parker of Meriden, Connecticut.
Location
Currently not on view
date made
ca 1871
patent date
1871-06-27
ID Number
GA.89797.116406
accession number
089797
patent number
116406
catalog number
GA*89797.116406
Object Name
press, lithographic rotary printing
Object Type
Patent Model
Physical Description
metal (overall material)
wood (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 28.5 cm x 24.8 cm x 23.3 cm; 11 1/4 in x 9 3/4 in x 9 3/16 in
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Work
Communications
Industry & Manufacturing
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Data Source
National Museum of American History
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmah_998836