Vandercook Universal I Press, 1958
Overview
The Vandercook Universal I Press was first manufactured by Vandercook & Sons in 1958. Robert Vandercook began manufacuring presses in 1909. In time, the name Vandercook became synonymous with proof presses. The Universal series introduced 'quick change' rollers where each roller is independently set into brackets inside the carriage. The ends of the cores are height adjustment knobs. The Universal I in the Cary has an adjustable bed, power carriage, and tape sheet delievery system.
Dates
- Creation: 1958
Creator
- Vandercook & Sons (Manufacturer, Organization)
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open to researchers, but must be handled and used with the supervision of a curator.
Extent
20.9 square feet Item(s) : 1,300 lbs ; 2 ft 11 in x 7 ft 2 in
Language
From the Collection: English
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Previously housed in the RIT School of Printing.
Bibliography
Paul Martin Tonsing, "The Power of the Press: History and Development of Printing Presses from the Fifteenth Century to the Twenty-first Century," Fort Worth, Tex.: P & T Pub. Co., 1999.
Paul Moxon, "Vandercook Universal 1," Letterpress Commons, n.d. url accessed 14 December 2022: letterpresscommons.com/press/vandercook-sp-series/letterpresscommons.com/press/vandercook-universal-series/
Physical Facet
style: cylinder press
Physical Facet
bed dimensions: 19 x 26 in.
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max sheet: 15.25 x 24 in.
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serial number: 27834
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draw sheet: 15 x 28.75 in.
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max form: 15 x 22 in.
Physical Facet
material: steel, aluminum, rubber, plastic
Cultural context
Topical
Repository Details
Part of the Cary Graphic Arts Collection Repository
