Smith Press, 1824-1835
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Artifact Overview
This was the first all-iron press model built by manufacturers R. Hoe & Co. of New York. It was also the very last press made in its series before being succeeded by the Washington Press. This particular press belonged to C.C. Beavers, who used it to print the Ridgeway News (until 1889) and Mecklenburg Times (until 1929) in Virginia.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Printing press
Date Made
1824-1835
Creators
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Made by R. Hoe & Company in Bronx, New York. Patented by Peter Smith.
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
29.127.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Cast iron
Dimensions
Height: 70 in
Width: 47 in
Depth: 65 in
Inscriptions
plate on front:
PETER SMITH'S PATENT / NO. 396 / MANUFACTURED BY / ROBT. HOE & CO. / NEW-YORK
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