Washington Press, Used at the Cranbrook Academy of Art
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Artifact Overview
The Washington Press established two innovations in printing history: a lightened metal frame for easier transport, and a toggle-joint mechanism to create impressions. Over 6000 of these rugged hand presses were sold between 1835-1902; many specialist printers continue to use them today. This press was donated by George Booth, Detroit News publisher and founder of the Cranbrook Educational Community.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Printing press
Date Made
1840-1850
Creators
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Made by R. Hoe & Company in New York, New York. Patented by Samuel Rust.
Location
at Greenfield Village in Print & Tin Shop
Object ID
35.689.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of George G. Booth.
Material
Cast Iron
Iron (Metal)
Wood (Plant material)
Color
Black (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 68.5 in
Width: 37.0 in
Depth: 68.0 in
Inscriptions
front:
WASHINGTON PRESS / R. HOE & CO. / NEW YORK / NO. 3957
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