Patent Model for a Hand Lever Printing Press
Patent Model for a Hand Lever Printing Press
- Description (Brief)
- This patent model demonstrates an invention for a hand-lever printing press which was granted patent number 10717. The press is a self-inking hand press with a fixed bed. The paper was carried into position by a double frisket carriage with inking rollers. The carriage was propelled by a crank handle turned continuously in one direction.
- Location
- Currently not on view
- Object Name
- patent model
- press, printing
- Object Type
- Patent Model
- date made
- ca 1854
- patent date
- 1854-03-28
- maker
- Underhill, Henry
- Physical Description
- metal (overall material)
- Measurements
- overall: 42.5 cm x 47.7 cm x 25.5 cm; 16 3/4 in x 18 3/4 in x 10 1/16 in
- ID Number
- GA.89797.010717
- accession number
- 089797
- patent number
- 010717
- catalog number
- GA*89797.010717
- See more items in
- Work and Industry: Graphic Arts
- Patent Models, Graphic Arts
- Work
- Communications
- Industry & Manufacturing
- Patent Models
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
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