Watt's Letter Copying Press

Made:
1780-1800
maker:
James Watt

Roller press No. 3793 for copying letters by the method patented by James Watt in 1780. With pasteboard & "wetting book". Mahogany table with folding flaps & drying drawer for Watt's copying press.

Details

Category:
Printing & Writing
Object Number:
1876-1508
type:
letter copying press
credit:
Bennet Woodcroft Bequest

Parts

James Watt's letter copying press

James Watt's letter copying press

Roller press No. 3793 for copying letters by the method patented by James Watt in 1780.

Object Number:
1876-1508/1
type:
letter copying press