Patent Model of a Flatbed Cylinder Printing Press

National Museum of American History

Object Details

Hawkins, John T.
Description (Brief)
This patent model demonstrates an invention for a flatbed cylinder press which was granted patent number 221459. The patent describes a means of lifting the cylinder of a press by springs, rather than by the usual counterweights, so that the full weight of the cylinder could be used for the impression.
Location
Currently not on view
ca 1879
patent date
1879-11-11
ID Number
GA.89797.221459
accession number
089797
patent number
221459
catalog number
GA*89797.221459
Object Name
press, flatbed cylinder printing
Object Type
Patent Model
Physical Description
wood (overall material)
metal (part material)
Measurements
overall: 18.8 cm x 22.2 cm x 20.8 cm; 7 3/8 in x 8 3/4 in x 8 3/16 in
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National Museum of American History
Record ID
nmah_998838
Metadata Usage (text)
CC0
GUID (Link to Original Record)
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746b3-3c34-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
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