Name/Title
Embossing pressEntry/Object ID
1992.036.001Description
All metal press painted black, base oval in shape, 5 3/4 inches x 2 1/4 inches, arm and base 5 inches tall with lever 5 inches long which is attached to the front end of the arm. Lever extends upward when not in use. Attached to the bottomside of the front end is a smooth flat plate of metal, 2 inches x 3/4 inch x 1/4 inch thick. Attached to the front end of the base opposite the flat plate is another plate of the same size with raised letters. To imprint the letters on to paper, the paper is inserted between the two plates, the lever (which is spring loaded) is moved bringing the top plate down onto the bottom plate.
SPECIAL SIGNIFICANCE: This press was used to identify books belonging to the library.
ORIGINAL INSCRIPTION: ISLESBORO FREE LIBRARY, ISLESBORO, ME.