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Watt's Letter Copying Press

Collection:  SCM - Printing & Writing
Object Name:  letter copying press
Maker:  Watt, James
Date Made:  1780-1800

Description:  Roller press No. 3793 for copying letters by the method patented by James Watt in 1780. With pasteboard & "wetting book". Mahogany table with folding flaps & drying drawer for Watt's copying press.

Object Number:  1876-1508

Credit Line:  Bennet Woodcroft Bequest

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Watt, James
1736-1819, engineer; scientist, Scottish; British
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