Patent Model for a Hand Lever Printing Press

Description (Brief):

This patent model demonstrates an invention for a hand-lever printing press which was granted patent number 10717. The press is a self-inking hand press with a fixed bed. The paper was carried into position by a double frisket carriage with inking rollers. The carriage was propelled by a crank handle turned continuously in one direction.

Date Made: ca 1854Patent Date: 1854-03-28

Maker: Underhill, Henry

Location: Currently not on view

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Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: GA.89797.010717Accession Number: 089797Patent Number: 010717Catalog Number: GA*89797.010717

Object Name: patent modelpress, printingObject Type: Patent Model

Physical Description: metal (overall material)Measurements: overall: 42.5 cm x 47.7 cm x 25.5 cm; 16 3/4 in x 18 3/4 in x 10 1/16 in

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a8-8d17-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_998850

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