Printing & Information Machines
Stanhope press
The Stanhope press used an iron frame and compound levers to produce a strong impression. Its construction helped printing move beyond the limitations of earlier wooden hand presses.
About this artifact
The Stanhope press used an iron frame and compound levers to produce a strong impression. Its construction helped printing move beyond the limitations of earlier wooden hand presses.
Sources & image credits
Documented physical example or historical image. See the original image record for its subject, date and any reconstruction details.
Image: Iserlohn-Druckpresse1-Bubo.JPG
Creator: Bubo
License: CC BY-SA 3.0
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