Object Details
patentee
Beaumont, Victor
Description (Brief)
This patent model demonstrates an invention for a rotary printing press; it was granted patent number 9987. The press had several impression cylinders and inking stations arranged around a large type cylinder. A web of paper was moistened and folded concertina-fashion for feeding. It was printed at the first series of impression cylinders and refolded. Then it was turned, and printed on the other side at the next series. Finally, it was cut into sheets. According to Stephen D. Tucker’s History of R. Hoe & Company, this patent was bought by R. Hoe & Co., probably more to keep it out of the market than with a mind to its development.
Location
Currently not on view
date made
ca 1853
patent date
1853-09-06
ID Number
GA.89797.009987
patent number
009987
accession number
089797
catalog number
GA*89797.009987
Object Name
patent model
press, printing
Object Type
Patent Model
Physical Description
metal (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 17.8 cm x 46.5 cm x 7.3 cm; 7 in x 18 5/16 in x 2 7/8 in
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Work
Communications
Industry & Manufacturing
Patent Models
Data Source
National Museum of American History
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmah_998684