Vandercook No. 1 Proof Press, circa 1950
Overview
The Vandercook No. 1 Proof Press was manufactured by Vandercook & Sons around 1950. Robert Vandercook began manufacuring presses in 1909. In time, the name Vandercook became synonymous with proof presses. The No. 1 is part of the office press series. It has no foam rollers but paper grippers could be used. It is a simple galley press. Also called gravity presses or 'Showcard' presses.
Dates
- Creation: circa 1950
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
6.11 square feet Item(s) : 250 lbs ; 20 x 44 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. 1998.
Vandercook No. 1. Letterpress Commons. letterpresscommons.com/press/vandercook-no-01/
Physical Facet
style: cylinder press
Physical Facet
bed dimensions: 10 x 20.625 in.
Physical Facet
max sheet: 15 x 32 in.
Physical Facet
serial number: 12275
Physical Facet
max form: 14.5 x 25 in.
Cultural context
Topical
Repository Details
Part of the Cary Graphic Arts Collection Repository
