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- Stansbury Press, 1821-1825 - Patented by Abraham O. Stansbury in 1821, this press included an innovative "torsion toggle." When the press bar was turned, two inclined rods straightened, exerting pressure on the platen to make a print impression. This particular press was active from the early 1820s into the 1920s, printing early government documents and three different newspapers in Illinois.
- 1821-1825
- Collections - Artifact
Stansbury Press, 1821-1825
Patented by Abraham O. Stansbury in 1821, this press included an innovative "torsion toggle." When the press bar was turned, two inclined rods straightened, exerting pressure on the platen to make a print impression. This particular press was active from the early 1820s into the 1920s, printing early government documents and three different newspapers in Illinois.
- Stansbury Press, 1867-1885 - Patented by Abraham O. Stansbury in 1821, this press included an innovative "torsion toggle." When the press bar was turned, three inclined rods straightened, exerting pressure on the platen to make a print impression. The spring-loaded platen returned to its starting position once the print was made.
- 1867-1885
- Collections - Artifact
Stansbury Press, 1867-1885
Patented by Abraham O. Stansbury in 1821, this press included an innovative "torsion toggle." When the press bar was turned, three inclined rods straightened, exerting pressure on the platen to make a print impression. The spring-loaded platen returned to its starting position once the print was made.