Gordon Job Press, circa 1865
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The Gordon Franklin was a popular platen job press in the 19th century, celebrated for its innovative ink distribution. Its inventor, George P. Gordon, a Spiritualist, claimed that Benjamin Franklin described the press to him in a dream. J.H. Crouse of Chicago used this press for small jobs, printing patent medicine labels and church bulletins to cover college expenses.
The Gordon Franklin was a popular platen job press in the 19th century, celebrated for its innovative ink distribution. Its inventor, George P. Gordon, a Spiritualist, claimed that Benjamin Franklin described the press to him in a dream. J.H. Crouse of Chicago used this press for small jobs, printing patent medicine labels and church bulletins to cover college expenses.
Artifact
Printing press
Date Made
circa 1865
Creators
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Made by George P. Gordon in Rhode Island.
On Exhibit
at Henry Ford Museum in Made in America
Object ID
31.1017.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Cast iron
Steel
Wood (Plant material)
Dimensions
Height: 44 in
Width: 41 in
Length: 40.5 in
Inscriptions
brass plate below bed marked: GEO. P. GORDON'S / PATENTS / AUG. 5TH 1851 JAN. 1ST 1856 JAN 10TH 1860.
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