Bookpress

Object detail

Accession number

F2289.2004

Maker

Ferguson and Mitchell, Manufacturing Stationers

Description

Cast metal, rectangular base with round bracket on top. There is a rotating handle on top of the bracket. This winds down a metal plate which slides on support arm and presses down on the article.

Marks

FERGUSON & MITCHELL / MANUFACTURING STATIONERS...&... / 76 & 84 PRINCES STREET, DUNEDIN Maker's Mark
FERGUSON & MITCHELL /STATIONERS / DUNEDIN Maker's Mark

Media/Materials

Processed Material/Metal
Processed Material/Paper

Credit Line

Ferguson and Mitchell, Manufacturing Stationers. Bookpress, F2289.2004. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).

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Classification

Press, Bookbinding Tools & Equipment for Communication Printing T&E Bookbinding Equipment

Production place

Dunedin City Dunedin District Otago New Zealand

Collection type

Printing and bookbinding Communications Technology

Subject auto tags

Hand tool Wood Natural material Tool Metal Household hardware Antique tool Art Composite material Artifact

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