Press, Book

Name/Title

Press, Book

Description

A very heavy cast iron object; base is one piece casting has straight lines front and back but the side curve out; an arch shape casting is bolted to the top of the base, arch piece widens at its own base and has round cylinder shape at center; through this cylinder passes a threaded rod, secured to bottom of rod by means of a flange and 4 screws is flat one piece casting approx. 17 3/4" x 11 1/4" other end of rod has a cross arm handle w/bulbous ends; painted black high-lighted w/yellow around edges and some orange lines between yellow, all paint is worn. Used in a press and bindery operation.

Collection

Daniel Henricks

Acquisition

Accession

1985.006

Source or Donor

Daniel Henricks

Acquisition Method

Donation

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Maintenance

Maintenance History

Date

Jun 3, 2001

Create Date

June 3, 2001

Update Date

June 4, 2001