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- Toy Printing Press, Used by James Greenhoe, 1939-1946 -
- 1939-1946
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Toy Printing Press, Used by James Greenhoe, 1939-1946
- Printing Plate with Image of a Two Horse Sociable -
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Printing Plate with Image of a Two Horse Sociable
- Printing Plate with Image of a Rockaway -
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Printing Plate with Image of a Rockaway
- Printing Plate with Image of an American Racing Sulky -
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Printing Plate with Image of an American Racing Sulky
- "Franklin as a Printer, Overhearing Remarks of Visitors about His Contributions," Drawing for Magic Lantern Slide, 1902-1903 - Joseph Boggs Beale created artwork that was reproduced to make magic lantern slides. His works include some of the most artistic slide illustrations made in the late-19th and early-20th centuries. Beale was also prolific, producing more than 2000 images used in over 250 different lantern slide sets. This drawing, part of Beale's "Life of Benjamin Franklin" set, depicts Franklin working in his brother's printshop.
- 1902-1903
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"Franklin as a Printer, Overhearing Remarks of Visitors about His Contributions," Drawing for Magic Lantern Slide, 1902-1903
Joseph Boggs Beale created artwork that was reproduced to make magic lantern slides. His works include some of the most artistic slide illustrations made in the late-19th and early-20th centuries. Beale was also prolific, producing more than 2000 images used in over 250 different lantern slide sets. This drawing, part of Beale's "Life of Benjamin Franklin" set, depicts Franklin working in his brother's printshop.
- Washington Press, Used at the Cranbrook Academy of Art - 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, <em>Detroit News</em> publisher and founder of the Cranbrook Educational Community.
- 1840-1850
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Washington Press, Used at the Cranbrook Academy of Art
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.
- Printing Plate with Image of a Jewelry Cabinet and Stands -
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Printing Plate with Image of a Jewelry Cabinet and Stands
- Printing Plate with Image of Chairs -
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Printing Plate with Image of Chairs
- Printing Plate with Image of Lamps -
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Printing Plate with Image of Lamps
- Printing Plate with Image of Lanterns -
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Printing Plate with Image of Lanterns