Cork Press
Cork Press
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- Description
- The inscription on one side of this cork press reads “ENTERPRISE MFG. CO. PHILA.” Those on the other side read “NEW YORK” and “NO. 1 / PAT. AUG. 7 / 1867.” The form was developed by C. L. Lochman of Carlisle, Pa.
- Ref: C. L. Lochman, “Improved Cork-Press,” U.S. Patent 68,098 (August 27, 1867).
- Location
- Currently not on view
- Object Name
- Cork Press
- Other Terms
- Cork Press; Manufacturing And Dispensing Equipment
- maker
- Enterprise Manufacturing Company
- Physical Description
- wood (overall material)
- metal (overall material)
- Measurements
- overall: 4 7/8 in x 2 13/16 in x 9 1/2 in; 12.3825 cm x 7.14375 cm x 24.13 cm
- ID Number
- MG.312142.065
- accession number
- 312142
- catalog number
- 312142.065
- Credit Line
- Gift of Ferris State College, School of Pharmacy
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- Medicine and Science: Medicine
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
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