Patent diagram for James Watts copying press, 1780 In 1780 the Scots inventor James Watt (also the inventor of the steam engine) patented two versions of the copying press, which is notable as the only press not generally used by industrial printers and bookbinders. An ingenious device, its original purpose

We are so excited for our first monthly Volunteer Night tonight, July 23rd at 7pm.  This is a time for you to meet museum volunteers and staff, take a tour of the museum and hear about our upcoming projects. If you cannot make this event please sign up here so we

In Japan, the last craftsman of delicate scissors, nigri basami, searches for an apprentice.