Letterhead Embossing Press- Baillie's Chemist

Maker
The R.H. Smith MFG Co.
Production date
1890
Description
A heavy cast metal embossing hand press painted black with gold painted lettering and decorative details. Embossing imprint reads "BAILLE CHEMIST PRECRIPTIONS DISPENSED HAMILTON NZ". Embossed Impression used on paper for Letterheads, envelopes and general business documentation. Used for advertising and authentication purposes.

Object detail

Maker

The R.H. Smith MFG Co.

Production date

1890

Media/Materials

Metal and Paint

Measurements

280 x 60 x 170 mm (h x w x d)

Production place

Massachusetts

Collection

Social History

Department collection type

Social History

Credit line

Collection of Waikato Museum Te Whare Taonga o Waikato

Accession number

1968/194/1

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Classification

Letterpress Printing T&E Replication Equipment Press, Embossing Press, Printing Printing T&E Replication Equipment

Object type

Commercial Equipment

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