Patent Model of a Platen Printing Press

National Museum of American History

Object Details

Gilman, Edward L.
Description (Brief)
This patent model demonstrates an invention for a platen printing press which was granted patent number 203335. Patentee Edward Gilman's simple treadle press was intended for job printers and amateurs. The rotating ink disk was on a plane with the type. The platen with paper was brought down against the type by a direct connection with the treadle.
Location
Currently not on view
ca 1878
patent date
1878-05-07
ID Number
GA.89797.203335
patent number
203335
accession number
089797
catalog number
GA*89797.203335
Object Name
press, platen printing
Object Type
Patent Model
Physical Description
metal (overall material)
wood (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 19.5 cm x 11.8 cm x 14.5 cm; 7 11/16 in x 4 5/8 in x 5 11/16 in
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National Museum of American History
Record ID
nmah_998678
Metadata Usage (text)
CC0
GUID (Link to Original Record)
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a8-9058-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
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