Stansbury

From The Henry Ford:

Invented by Abraham O. Stansbury in 1821, this press included an innovative "torsion toggle." When the press bar was turned, two inclined rods straightened, exerting pressure on the platen to make a print impression. This particular press was active from the early 1820s into the 1920s, printing early government documents and three different newspapers in Illinois.

Date Made: 1821-1825

Creator Notes: Made by Cincinnati Type Foundry in Cincinnati, Ohio. Patented by Abraham Ogier Stansbury.

Object ID: 30.904.1

Dimensions: Height: 69 in, Width: 44 in, Length: 58 in

Credit: From the Collections of The Henry Ford

The Henry Ford

20900 Oakwood Boulevard, Dearborn, MI 48124

https://www.thehenryford.org/collections-and-research/digital-collections/artifact/228121