Patent Model of a Copying Press

Description (Brief):

This patent model demonstrates an invention for a copying press which was granted patent number 193346. The patent describes a letter-copying press in which the pressure was produced by inflating an air bag.

Date Made: ca 1877Patent Date: 1877-07-24

Maker: Powlett, James A.

Location: Currently not on view

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Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: GA.89797.193346Patent Number: 193346Accession Number: 089797Catalog Number: GA*89797.193346

Object Name: press, copyObject Type: Patent Model

Physical Description: wood (overall material)metal (part material)leather (part material)Measurements: overall: 6 cm x 17.8 cm x 25.3 cm; 2 3/8 in x 7 in x 9 15/16 in

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a8-973a-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_998688

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