Patent Model of a Rotary Printing Press for Cards, Envelopes, Druggists' Labels, Etc.

Description (Brief):

This patent model demonstrates an invention for a small, self-inking clockwork press that printed from curved stereotype plates; the invention was granted patent number 71103.

Date Made: ca 1867Patent Date: 1867-11-19

Maker: Wilbur, J. M.

Location: Currently not on view

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Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: GA.89797.071103Patent Number: 071103Accession Number: 089797Catalog Number: GA*89797.071103

Object Name: press, rotary printingApparatus?Object Type: Patent Model

Physical Description: metal (overall material)Measurements: overall: 18.3 cm x 19 cm x 24.5 cm; 7 3/16 in x 7 1/2 in x 9 5/8 in

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a8-88ca-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_998963

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