Collection Highlights
Pastoral Scene by Andrew R. Smith
Date:
1822
Object Number:
MSS.BV.AfricanFreeSchool.Vol4.
Medium:
Manuscript
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Printing press
Object Number:
1941.266[dup]
Date:
ca. 1882
Medium:
Wood (probably pine), iron, lead
Dimensions:
Overall: 10 1/2 x 9 1/2 x 11 in. ( 26.7 x 24.1 x 27.9 cm )
Description:
Printing press for calling cards on wood box with three drawers with simple circle iron pulls, press attached to top of box; assorted lead letters in Gothic style in top and bottom drawers; in bottom drawer, perforated and numbered cylinder; paper labels attached to inside of bottom drawer give directions and name of maker.
Gallery Label:
According to the donor, this small printing press was the foundation of one of the large popular music publishers, M. Witmark & Sons.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mr. Jay Witmark
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
