Patent Model of a Hand Printing Press for Amateur Printers

Description (Brief):

This patent model demonstrates an invention for a hand-operated portable printing press was which granted patent number 79751. The press consisted of a box, the lid being the platen, operated by a hand lever. Built-in grippers released the paper when the lid was lifted. The model is accompanied by a card bearing the inscription "Little Giant Hand Printing Press.”

Date Made: ca 1868Patent Date: 1868-07-07

Maker: Hall, H. M.Espey, George W.

Location: Currently not on view

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Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: GA.89797.079751Patent Number: 079751Accession Number: 089797Catalog Number: GA*89797.079751

Object Name: press, hand printingObject Type: Patent Model

Physical Description: metal (overall material)wood (overall material)Measurements: overall: 28.2 cm x 22.7 cm x 19 cm; 11 1/8 in x 8 15/16 in x 7 1/2 in

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a8-9736-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_998679

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