Watt's Letter Copying Press

Made:
1780-1800
maker:
James Watt

Roller press No. 3793 for copying letters by the method patented by James Watt in 1780. With pasteboard & "wetting book". Mahogany table with folding flaps & drying drawer for Watt's copying press.

Details

Category:
Printing & Writing
Object Number:
1876-1508
type:
letter copying press
credit:
Bennet Woodcroft Bequest

Parts

James Watt's letter copying press

James Watt's letter copying press

Object Number:
1876-1508/1
type:
letter copying press