Printing Press - Clam Shell Platen, Treadle Operation, Golding Pearl Number 14

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Summary:: This is a letterpress clam shell platen printing press, manufactured by Golding & Co., USA in 1892. Letterpress is a term used to define the process of printing from a raised surface, be it type or block. The term takes it origins from the act of pressing a letter onto another substance, usually paper.

The machine was a hand fed, treadle operated platen. A storage compartment beneath the machine carries three spare inking rollers.
Statement Of Significance:: The machine is No. 10, and therefore is one of the earliest models made.
Acquisition Information:: Long-term Loan from Library Council of Victoria, 1975

Discipline:	Technology
Dimensions:	140 cm (Height), 75 cm (Width), 125 cm (Length)
Dimension Comment:	The size of Pearl Presses is designated by inside chase measurement. The chase fits into the bed and holds the type matter. A Pearl No. 14 has an inside chase measurement of 9" x 14"

Tagged with:	printing equipment, printing, printing presses, golding pearl no. 14
Themes this item is part of:	Letterpress Printing, Information & Communication Collection
Primary Classification:	COMMUNICATIONS
Secondary Classification:	Printing
Tertiary Classification:	printing presses
Inscriptions:	Label on door plate: Pearl Press No 14 Golding & Co Boston Phila. Chicago Serial Number 10 Cast label on side: 1892 Cast label on treadle: Pearl (The foot pedal has a rectangular shape with the word 'Pearl' in raised letters)
Manufacturer:	Golding Manufacturing Co, Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America, 1892