Swiftset Rotary Printing Press, model 8502

Swiftset Rotary Printing Press, model 8502

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Description (Brief)
This children's tin-plate rotary press for rubber type, with original box and equipment, was made by the Superior Type Company in Chicago in the mid-20th century. The press has a height of 5 inches and a length of 15 inches and a width of 8 inches.
The Swiftset Rotary Printing Press, model No. 8502, is similar to other tin-plate presses recorded separately, the Ace and Cub presses, both sold by the Superior Marking Equipment Company.
Donated by Mrs. Marabeth S. Finn
Location
Currently not on view
Object Name
Press, printing
Date made
ca. 1940s
date made
ca1940s
ca1950
ca 1950
maker
Superior Type Company
Superior Type Company
place made
United States: Illinois, Chicago
Physical Description
sheet steel (overall material)
rubber (overall material)
cardboard (overall material)
wood (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 5 in x 8 in x 15 in; 12.7 cm x 20.32 cm x 38.1 cm
ID Number
1998.0266.01
catalog number
1998.0266.01
accession number
1998.0266
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Marabeth S. Finn
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Work and Industry: Graphic Arts
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Printing Presses in the Graphic Arts Collection
Data Source
National Museum of American History
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