Sheridan Standing Press
Object/Artifact
Large standing book press. When fully extended, stands about 9 feet tall and can hold about 1,000 books.
2021.25.1
Flattens books, typically at the very end of the process, to make sure all the glue dries and the book is flat.
Demonstration
circa 1920
New York
New York
United States
North America
Press, Standing
Press, Bookbinding
Bookbinding Equipment
Printing T&E
Category 06: Tools & Equipment for Communication
machinestools and equipment
37 in
21 in
Press 6 connecting rods for assembly
Iron