Printing press
Title
Printing press
Description
Portable metal printing press. Instead of a flat platen (plate to press the paper against the tape), the press has a rolling conical cylinder. Markings on press arm read "S. W. Lowe's. Patent, July 29, 1856." Markings on base read "No. 6".
The Montana Post—which was published weekly between August 27, 1864, and June 11, 1869—was printed on this press.
The Montana Post—which was published weekly between August 27, 1864, and June 11, 1869—was printed on this press.
Creator
Samuel W. Lowe, Boston, Massachusetts
Date
ca. 1860
Identifier
X1898.01.01
Materials
Cast iorn/Wood
Height (inches)
16.5
Width (inches)
26
Length (inches)
54
Source
Montana Historical Society Museum Collection
Credit
Gift of W. W. Cheeley