'Britannia' Hand Printing Press

Made:
1835 in Leeds
maker:
Benjamin Porter

'Britannia' printing press no. 365 by B. Porter of Leeds, c. 1835, 80 11/16 inches high x 77 9/16 inches wide x 43 5/16 inches deep, 22 cwt. (2464 lbs)

Details

Category:
Printing & Writing
Object Number:
1984-76
Materials:
brass, canvas, cast iron and wood
Measurements:
overall: 2050 x 1970 x 1100 mm; weight: 1118 kg
large pallet (1 of 2): 1828.8 x 1397 mm
large pallet (2 of 2): 1828.8 x 1397 mm
type:
printing press
credit:
Science Museum Design Office