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Copy machine

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Collection Type

  • Tools and equipment

Date

1800-1825

GUSN

GUSN-17214

Description

Rectangular box w/ brass braces on corners. Brass escutcheon plate and presentation plate on lid of same shape, rectangular w/ canted corners. Hinged lid. Brass bale handles on ends. Inside are detachable crank and bound book of pink paper.

Details

Descriptive Terms

brass (alloy)
mahogany (wood)
Mahogany
Brass
MACHINE, COPY

Inscription

Engraved on brass plate over roller: ""N. Middleton, FECIT, No 162 Strand, London, No 1007.""

Maker

Middleton, N. (Maker)

Location of Origin

London, England

Dimensions

5 x 16.625 x 12.75 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Estate of Miss Frances R. Morse

Accession Number

1929.318

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