Gordon Oscillating Press, circa 1864

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Artifact Overview

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 Details

Artifact

Printing press

Date Made

circa 1864

Creator Notes

Made by George P. Gordon in Rhode Island.

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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