English common press (miniature)
English common press (miniature)
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- Description (Brief)
- This wooden and brass scale model of an 18th-century English common press dates from the late 19th-century. It is stamped on its side "244884."
- The model was made by the Patent Office for their own reference and exhibition purposes.
- Transfer from the Department of the Interior, 1906.
- Citation: Elizabeth Harris, "Printing Presses in the Graphic Arts Collection," 1996.
- Location
- Currently not on view
- Object Name
- model; press, printing
- model
- Date made
- Late 19th century
- date made
- late 19th century
- maker
- unknown
- unknown
- place made
- United States: District of Columbia, Washington
- Physical Description
- wood (overall material)
- brass (overall material)
- Measurements
- overall: 12 in x 5 1/2 in x 9 in; 30.48 cm x 13.97 cm x 22.86 cm
- ID Number
- GA.11013
- accession number
- 46812
- catalog number
- 11013
- accession number
- 46812
- See more items in
- Work and Industry: Graphic Arts
- Communications
- Work
- Industry & Manufacturing
- Printing Presses in the Graphic Arts Collection
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
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