Edison edition rotary mimeograph

Description

A small duplicating machine which used stencils for low-cost printing. The prepared stencil was attached to the exterior of the perforated hollow metal drum. As the drum was turned, ink was extruded through the stencil to sheets of paper fed under the drum and prints were made.

Object Name(s): duplicating machines

Object Category: PRINTING MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT

Materials: metal
Material Part: body

Provenance Summary: Donated by Chris Freeman, 2020.

Credit Line: National Print Museum, Dublin