Model of Gutenberg's Press, 1430
- Made:
- 1960-1979 in Germany and South Kensington
- maker:
- Johannes Gutenberg and Science Museum
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Conjectural model of Gutenberg's printing press. Original made in 1430. Model made 1960-1979
Details
- Category:
- Printing & Writing
- Object Number:
- 1979-457
- Materials:
- brass (copper, zinc alloy), cotton (fibre), leather, metal, paper and wood
- Measurements:
-
overall: 5.15 mm x 5.05 mm x 310 mm, 4.49kg
- type:
- printing press and model
- credit:
- made in Science Museum, Workshops
