Stansbury Press, 1821-1825
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Invented by Abraham O. Stansbury in 1821, this press included an innovative "torsion toggle." When the press bar was turned, two inclined rods straightened, exerting pressure on the platen to make a print impression. This particular press was active from the early 1820s into the 1920s, printing early government documents and three different newspapers in Illinois.
Invented by Abraham O. Stansbury in 1821, this press included an innovative "torsion toggle." When the press bar was turned, two inclined rods straightened, exerting pressure on the platen to make a print impression. This particular press was active from the early 1820s into the 1920s, printing early government documents and three different newspapers in Illinois.
Artifact
Printing press
Date Made
1821-1825
Creators
Stansbury, Abraham Ogier, 1776-1829
Place of Creation
United States, Ohio, Cincinnati
Creator Notes
Made by Cincinnati Type Foundry in Cincinnati, Ohio. Patented by Abraham Ogier Stansbury.
Keywords
United States, Illinois, Edwardsville
United States, Illinois, Beardstown
United States, Illinois, Versailles
United States, Illinois, Mount Sterling
Edwardsville spectator. volume : (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826
The Beardstown enterprise. : (Beardstown, Ill.) 18??-1???
The Democrat-message. : (Mt. Sterling, Ill.) 1886-1990
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
30.904.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Cast iron
Wood (Plant Material)
Dimensions
Height: 69 in
Width: 44 in
Depth: 58 in
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