Patent Model for a Press for Printing Railroad Tickets in Two or More Colors

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Description (Brief):

This patent model demonstrates an invention for a printing press for printing railroad tickets which was granted patent number 38781. The press carried two or more reciprocating "heads," each with a form of type, and an inking apparatus capable of inking each form in a different color. Printing was on a roll of paper or card, which was cut into strips after printing.

Date Made: ca 1863Patent Date: 1863-06-02

Maker: Baker, William H.Hill, George J.

Location: Currently not on view

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Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: GA.89797.038781Patent Number: 038781Accession Number: 089797Catalog Number: GA*89797.038781

Object Name: press, double platen printingObject Type: Patent Model

Physical Description: metal (overall material)Measurements: overall: 32 cm x 28.5 cm x 33 cm; 12 5/8 in x 11 1/4 in x 13 in

Metadata Usage: CC0

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a9-555d-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_998816

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