Ramage Hand-lever Printing Press, circa 1809
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This hand-operated printing press is one of the oldest remaining in the United States. America's premier press maker, Adam Ramage, made it in Philadelphia in about 1809. He was the first American to improve printing presses and began a tradition of American innovations in printing press design. With this press, two journeymen printers printed about 250 one-sided sheets per hour.
This hand-operated printing press is one of the oldest remaining in the United States. America's premier press maker, Adam Ramage, made it in Philadelphia in about 1809. He was the first American to improve printing presses and began a tradition of American innovations in printing press design. With this press, two journeymen printers printed about 250 one-sided sheets per hour.
Artifact
Hand press
Date Made
circa 1809
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
30.1218.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Oak (Wood)
Wood (Plant material)
Iron (Metal)
Color
Black (Color)
Brown
Dimensions
Height: 80.5 in
Width: 52 in
Length: 70.5 in
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