Patent model for copper plate press

Description (Brief):

This patent model demonstrates an invention for a plate attached to an endless chain that was carried past stations for automatic inking, wiping, and printing; the invention was granted patent number 12213. There was provision for applying bands of different colors. According to Tucker, this press was built by R. Hoe & Co. for D. Steffens in 1858. Robert Neale, an American, was living in London when he took out this patent. He patented the press there in 1853.

Date Made: ca 1855Patent Date: 1855-01-09

Maker: Neale, Robert

Location: Currently not on view

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Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: GA.89797.012213Patent Number: 012213Accession Number: 089797Catalog Number: GA*89797.012213

Object Name: patent modelpress, printingObject Type: Patent Model

Physical Description: metal (overall material)Measurements: overall: 45.5 cm x 76 cm x 25 cm; 17 15/16 in x 29 15/16 in x 9 13/16 in

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a8-9059-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_998773

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