Patent model for rotary web perfecting press, with folding apparatus

Description (Brief):

This patent model demonstrates an invention for the Duplex Printing Machine which consisted of two printing machines working in unison to produce two perfected sheets at a time, and then fold and deliver them as one product. This patent was granted number 195115; it was purchased by and assigned to R. Hoe & Co.

Date Made: ca 1877Patent Date: 1877-09-11

Patentee: Ford, Edward L.

Location: Currently not on view

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Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: GA.89797.195115Patent Number: 195115Accession Number: 089797Catalog Number: GA*89797.195115

Object Name: press, printingObject Type: Patent Model

Physical Description: wood (overall material)metal (overall material)Measurements: overall: 30.5 cm x 65.5 cm x 29.3 cm; 12 in x 25 13/16 in x 11 9/16 in

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746ab-c4b7-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_998682

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