Book Press

Description

This metal screw press has a platen and base held together under pressure; used to apply even pressure on newly bound books as they dry.

Object Name(s): book presses (finishing and bookbinding equipment)

Object Category: FINISHING AND BOOKBINDING MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT

Materials: metal
Material Part: body

Provenance Summary: Donated by The National Museum of Ireland, 2022.

Credit Line: National Print Museum, Dublin