Patend model for an inking apparatus for printing presses

Description (Brief):

This patent model demonstrates inventions relating to the inking apparatus on oscillating presses, such as Potter's jobbing press. The two patents, numbered 169191 for bearings for distributing rollers, and 171243 for the inking apparatus itself, are demonstrated on one model.

Date Made: ca 1875Patent Date: 1875-12-21

Maker: Hubbard, James F.Potter, Jr., Charles

Location: Currently not on view

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Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: GA.89797.171243Accession Number: 089797Catalog Number: GA*89797.171243Patent Number: 171243169191

Object Name: apparatus, inkingObject Type: Patent Model

Physical Description: wood (overall material)metal (overall material)Measurements: overall: 30.5 cm x 28 cm x 31 cm; 12 in x 11 in x 12 3/16 in

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a8-8aa3-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_998992

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