Sheridan Standing Press

Object/Artifact

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American Bookbinders Museum

Name/Title

Sheridan Standing Press

Entry/Object ID

2021.25.1

Description

Large standing book press. When fully extended, stands about 9 feet tall and can hold about 1,000 books.

Use

Flattens books, typically at the very end of the process, to make sure all the glue dries and the book is flat.

Collection

Demonstration

Made/Created

Date made

circa 1920

Place

City

New York

State/Province

New York

Country

United States

Continent

North America

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Press, Standing

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Press, Bookbinding

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Bookbinding Equipment

Nomenclature Class

Printing T&E

Nomenclature Category

Category 06: Tools & Equipment for Communication

Search Terms

machines, tools and equipment

Dimensions

Height

37 in

Width

21 in

Parts

Press 6 connecting rods for assembly

Material

Iron