Patent Model of a Printing Press for Uneven Surfaces

Description (Brief):

This patent model demonstrates an invention for a printing press for uneven surfaces which was granted patent number 62646. The patent describes relief printing from a vulcanized rubber plate with fluid pressure, such as air pressure. Patentee Alfred Leighton was from London, England.

Date Made: ca 1867Patent Date: 1867-03-05

Maker: Leighton, Alfred

Location: Currently not on view

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Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: GA.89797.062646Patent Number: 062646Accession Number: 089797Catalog Number: GA*89797.062646

Object Name: patent model; press, printingObject Type: Patent Model

Physical Description: metal (overall material)wood (overall material)Measurements: overall: 25.8 cm x 25.3 cm x 28.5 cm; 10 3/16 in x 9 15/16 in x 11 1/4 in

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746ab-af12-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_998817

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