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Columbian Press, 1876

 Item

Overview

The Columbian Press was manufactured by J. M. Powell in London in 1876. The Columbian style of press was invented by George Clymer in Philadelphia around 1812. The Columbian style of press is marked by its elaborate decoration, in using a cast-iron eagle as a counterweight, and usually caduceus ornamentation on each side of the staple. It was also the first to be manufactured in large numbers by a great variety of firms, including J. M. Powell's.

Dates

  • Creation: 1876

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open to researchers, but must be handled and used with the supervision of a curator.

Extent

38 square feet Item(s) (freestanding) : 6,000 lbs ; 96 x 57 inches

Language

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Gift of John Jacobson, Sr. in 1984.

Bibliography

James Moran, "Printing Presses: History and Development from the Fifteenth Century to Modern Times," Berkeley, University of California Press, 1973.

Physical Facet

style: hand press

Physical Facet

material: cast iron, steel, wood, brass

Physical Facet

bed dimensions: 39.5 x 27.5 in.

Physical Facet

platen dimensions: 22.625 x 34.25 in.

Subjects

Repository Details

Repository Details

Part of the Cary Graphic Arts Collection Repository

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