Lowe Press, 1856-1866
THF174643 / Lowe Press, 1856-1866
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Artifact Overview
The Lowe printing press was one of the earliest portable, low price American presses designed for amateur use. The usual flat platen was replaced by a rolling conical cylinder--which was an interesting experiment--but produced irregular impressions. Presses like this became a solution during the Civil War to print military orders in the field.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Printing press
Date Made
1856-1866
Creators
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Patented by Samuel W. Lowe.
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
33.76.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Cast Iron
Inscriptions
on arm:
S.W. LOWE'S / PAT JULY 29, 1856
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