Poco Proof Press, 1930
Overview
The Poco Proof Press was manufactured by the Hacker Manufacturing Company around 1930. The Poco Proof Press was patented by Walter G. Potter of Chicago in 1910. A.F. Wanner was the first to manufacture them, until 1914 when Hacker Manufacturing started making them. The Challenge Machinery Company aquired the Poco brand from Hacker in 1931, before Vandercook & Sons bought the brand in 1937.
Dates
- Creation: 1930
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open to researchers, but must be handled and used with the supervision of a curator.
Extent
6.67 square feet Item(s) (situated on a cart) ; 24 x 40 x 57 in
Language
From the Collection: English
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Gift of David Norton in 2012. Norton was a former typography professor at Syracuse University.
Bibliography
"Poco Proof Presses," Vandercook Press Info. url accessed 14 december 2022, vandercookpress.info/poco/
Physical Facet
style: cylinder press
Physical Facet
bed dimensions: 12.75 x 18.25 in.
Physical Facet
max sheet: 11 x 17 in.
Physical Facet
material: cast iron, steel
Cultural context
Topical
Repository Details
Part of the Cary Graphic Arts Collection Repository
