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- Model Press, 1874-1895 - This press was first manufactured in 1874 by the Daughaday Co. of Philadelphia, as an amateur press. Four sizes were available, from 3 by 5-inches to 7 by 11-inches--perfect for producing small items like business cards and handbills. Type was set by hand and inked; the flat platen applied pressure between type and paper to produce an impression.
- 1874-1895
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Model Press, 1874-1895
This press was first manufactured in 1874 by the Daughaday Co. of Philadelphia, as an amateur press. Four sizes were available, from 3 by 5-inches to 7 by 11-inches--perfect for producing small items like business cards and handbills. Type was set by hand and inked; the flat platen applied pressure between type and paper to produce an impression.