Printing Press / Washington Press .... Mackenzie House .... Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Circa 1848 .... Made by R. Hoe & Company in New York City, patented by Samuel Rust .... The Washington Press established two innovations in printing history - a lightened metal frame for easier transport and a toggle-joint mechanism to create impressions. Over 6000 of these rugged hand presses were sold between 1835-1902. This printing press at Mackenzie House continues in operation, for museum exhibitions ....
Printing Press / Washington Press .... Mackenzie House .... Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Circa 1848 .... Made by R. Hoe & Company in New York City, patented by Samuel Rust .... The Washington Press established two innovations in printing history - a lightened metal frame for easier transport and a toggle-joint mechanism to create impressions. Over 6000 of these rugged hand presses were sold between 1835-1902. This printing press at Mackenzie House continues in operation, for museum exhibitions ....