Patent Model for Bed-and-Platen Printing Press

Description (Brief):

This patent model demonstrates an invention for a bed-and-platen power press with two friskets which carried paper under the platen alternately. The platen was drawn down by toggles against a fixed bed; it was to be powered by man, steam, horse, or water. The invention is considered an unnumbered patent.

Date Made: ca 1834Patent Date: 1834-08-22

Maker: Tufts, Otis

Location: Currently not on view

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Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: GA.11025Catalog Number: GA*11025Accession Number: 48865Patent Number: 8380X

Object Name: patent modelpress, printingObject Type: Patent ModelOther Terms: patent model; press, printing; patent model; press, printing; press, flat-bed platen, Tufts

Physical Description: wood (overall material)metal (overall material)metal (overall material)Measurements: overall: 9 1/4 in x 25 in; 23.495 cm x 63.5 cm

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a5-fb49-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_790069

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