Curtis & Mitchell Columbian No. 2 Tabletop Platen Press
Item
Overview
The Curtis & Mitchell Columbian No. 2 Tabletop Platen Press was produced between 1878 and the 1890s. The name Columbian was used for a variety of press styles, but the Curtis & Mitchell model was a jobbing platen press.
Dates
- Creation: Majority of material found within 1850 - 2018
Creator
- Curtis & Mitchell (Manufacturer, Organization)
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open to researchers, but must be handled and used with the supervision of a curator.
Extent
2.22 square feet Item(s) (situated on a cart) ; 16 x 20 in.
Language
From the Collection: English
Bibliography
James Moran, "Printing Presses: History and Development from the Fifteenth Century to Modern Times," Berkeley, University of California Press, 1973.
Physical Facet
style: platen press
Physical Facet
inside chase dimensions: 6.125 x 9 in.
Physical Facet
number of form rollers: 2
Cultural context
Topical
Repository Details
Part of the Cary Graphic Arts Collection Repository
