Model of Gutenberg's Press, 1430

Model of Gutenberg's Press, 1430

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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