This patent model demonstrates an invention for a hand press which was granted patent number 18527. The platen was lowered by a series of conical rollers turning against cam discs. The platen adjustment wedge was placed at the crown of the press instead of the usual position in the hub of the platen, to avoid being knocked - "for it is well known that pressmen are in the habit of throwing their wrenches or other tools down on the platen.”
Date Made: ca 1857Patent Date: 1857-10-27
Patentee: Morse, Jedediah
Location: Currently not on view
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Data Source: National Museum of American History
Id Number: GA.89797.018527Accession Number: 089797Patent Number: 018527Catalog Number: GA*89797.018527
Object Name: patent modelpress, printingObject Type: Patent Model
Physical Description: metal (overall material)wood (overall material)Measurements: overall: 29.9 cm x 23 cm x 21.3 cm; 11 3/4 in x 9 1/16 in x 8 3/8 in
Metadata Usage: CC0
Guid: https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746ab-cf99-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
Record Id: nmah_998854
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