Electrotype Advertisement for Steven's Doughmaking Machine, 1845-1855

Made:
1845-1855 in United Kingdom
maker:
Unknown
Mounted copper electrotype of advertisement for Steven's patent

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Mounted copper electrotype of advertisement for Steven's patent
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Mounted copper electrotype of advertisement for Steven's patent doughmaking machine, 1845-1855.

Details

Category:
Printing & Writing
Object Number:
1977-605/1
Materials:
iron, wood (unidentified) and copper (metal)
Measurements:
overall: 25 mm x 185 mm x 95 mm, .84kg
type:
advertisement

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