Patent Model of a Copying Press

Patent Model of a Copying Press

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Description (Brief)
This patent model demonstrates an invention for a copying press which was granted patent number 193346. The patent describes a letter-copying press in which the pressure was produced by inflating an air bag.
Location
Currently not on view
Object Name
press, copy
Object Type
Patent Model
date made
ca 1877
patent date
1877-07-24
maker
Powlett, James A.
Physical Description
wood (overall material)
metal (part material)
leather (part material)
Measurements
overall: 6 cm x 17.8 cm x 25.3 cm; 2 3/8 in x 7 in x 9 15/16 in
ID Number
GA.89797.193346
patent number
193346
accession number
089797
catalog number
GA*89797.193346
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Data Source
National Museum of American History
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