Patent Model for Lithographic Printing Forms

National Museum of American History

Object Details

Reynolds, Ira
Description (Brief)
This patent model demonstrates an invention for a lithographic printing press which was granted patent number 144796. That patent details an apparatus for assembling multiple stones for printing together as a composite form.
Location
Currently not on view
ca 1873
patent date
1873-11-18
ID Number
GA.89797.144796
patent number
144796
accession number
089797
catalog number
GA*89797.144796
Object Name
manufacture, lithographic printing forms
Form, Printing
Object Type
Patent Model
Other Terms
Form, Printing; Lithographic
Physical Description
wood (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 2.8 cm x 34.2 cm x 24 cm; 1 1/8 in x 13 7/16 in x 9 7/16 in
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National Museum of American History
Record ID
nmah_998755
Metadata Usage (text)
CC0
GUID (Link to Original Record)
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a8-8f91-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
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