Patent Model of a Lithographic Scraper Press

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Object Details

maker

Parks, John A.

Description (Brief)

This patent model demonstrates an invention for a lithographic scraper press which was granted patent number 228271. The patent describes a method of mounting a scraper to a swinging arm to produce more even pressure in "Photo-Mechanical Presses.”

Location

Currently not on view

date made

ca 1880

patent date

1880-06-01

ID Number

GA.89797.228271

patent number

228271

accession number

089797

catalog number

GA*89797.228271

Object Name

press, lithographic printing

lithographic scraper press

lithographic press

Object Type

Patent Model

Physical Description

metal (overall material)

Measurements

overall: 12.5 cm x 19.8 cm x 36.3 cm; 4 15/16 in x 7 13/16 in x 14 5/16 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/ng49ca746a8-8b7d-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record ID

nmah_998813