Diamond Card Press, circa 1872
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Artifact Overview
This press was invented in 1851 by Stephen P. Ruggles of Boston. Part of a new breed of jobbing presses, the bed and platen were nearly vertical, allowing for the efficient printing of small cards measuring approximately 4 by 5-inches. Ruggles also created the "Engine Press"--the first treadle job press to be manufactured in the United States.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Printing press
Date Made
circa 1872
Creators
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Made by R. Hoe & Company in New York, New York. Patented by S.P. Ruggles.
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
29.2017.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Cast iron
Rubber (Material)
Color
Black (Color)
Gold (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 17.375 in
Width: 25 in
Depth: 20.75 in
Inscriptions
right side:
R. HOE & CO. / NEW-YORK & LONDON
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