Gutenberg Press, miniature

Description (Brief):

Miniature wooden model of hypothetical press, late 19th century.

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Height 12

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There is no direct record of Gutenberg’s press. This simple

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model is based on a popular nineteenth-century image. It has a

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massive wooden screw like a paper press, but no provision for

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moving the type smoothly into position, adjusting the impression,

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or holding the platen steady in its descent.

Description (Brief)

Deposited by Department of the Interior, 1906

Date Made: late 19th century

Maker: unknown

Location: Currently not on view

Place Made: United States: District of Columbia, Washington

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Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: GA.11015Catalog Number: 11015Accession Number: 46812

Object Name: Model; Press, printing

Measurements: overall: 12 in x 7 in x 10 1/2 in; 30.48 cm x 17.78 cm x 26.67 cmoverall: 12 in x 10 1/4 in x 6 5/8 in; 30.48 cm x 26.035 cm x 16.8275 cm

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746aa-6a71-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_1197584

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