Patent Model of a Sheet-reversing Apparatus for Printing Machines

Patent Model of a Sheet-reversing Apparatus for Printing Machines

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Description (Brief)
This patent model demonstrates an invention for a sheet-reversing apparatus which was granted patent number 214065. On a sheet-fed rotary press like Hoe's Type Revolving Press, an apparatus to turn each sheet for printing on the reverse side.
Location
Currently not on view
Object Name
Reversing, Sheet
Object Type
Patent Model
date made
ca 1879
patent date
1879-04-08
maker
Tucker, Stephen D.
Physical Description
metal (overall material)
wood (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 24 cm x 27 cm x 33 cm; 9 7/16 in x 10 5/8 in x 13 in
ID Number
GA.89797.214065
accession number
089797
patent number
214065
catalog number
GA*89797.214065
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Data Source
National Museum of American History
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