Showcard Press


My first press, a small Showcard Press falls in the category of a flat bed press.  The Showcard was manufactured by Machine Company in Chicago, Illinois, invented by Frank J. Cook and was patent in 1933.

Image from the patent of the Showcard Press

The use of the Showcard press was mainly for shop owners to quickly print signs and advertisements for their stores, I however plan to use my little press for much more...