Treadle-operated 'Minerva' platen printing press made by H. S. Cropper and Co.

Made:
circa 1870 in Nottingham
maker:
H S Cropper and Company
Treadle-operated 'Minerva' platen printing press made by H. S

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Treadle-operated 'Minerva' platen printing press made by H. S
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Treadle-operated 'Minerva' platen printing press made by H. S. Cropper and Co., Nottingham c. 1870.

Details

Category:
Printing & Writing
Object Number:
Y1970.79
Materials:
metal (unknown) and wood (unidentified)
Measurements:
overall: 1300 mm x 1200 mm x 1000 mm, 450 kg
type:
treadle printing press
credit:
Gift of Mr D Nutall, courtesy of Alan Keith-Hill