Gordon Oscillating Press, circa 1864
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Large cylinder presses were typically used to print newspapers. A curved printing plate attached to the drum rolled over the flat paper surface, leaving an impression behind. Designed for higher capacity than smaller platen hand presses, cylinder and rotary presses produced thousands of copies per hour. This particular press was used to print the Constantine Advertiser Record in Michigan.
Large cylinder presses were typically used to print newspapers. A curved printing plate attached to the drum rolled over the flat paper surface, leaving an impression behind. Designed for higher capacity than smaller platen hand presses, cylinder and rotary presses produced thousands of copies per hour. This particular press was used to print the Constantine Advertiser Record in Michigan.
Artifact
Printing press
Date Made
circa 1864
Creators
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Made by George P. Gordon in Rhode Island.
Keywords
United States, Michigan, Constantine
Constantine advertiser=record. : (Constantine, Mich.) 1900-1927
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
29.724.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Cast iron
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