Mimeograph, 'edison'
Mimeograph, 'edison'
Mimeograph, 'edison'
Mimeograph, 'edison'
Mimeograph, 'edison'
Mimeograph, 'edison'
Mimeograph, 'edison'
Mimeograph, 'edison'
Mimeograph, 'edison'
Mimeograph, 'edison'
Mimeograph, 'edison'
Mimeograph, 'edison'
Mimeograph, 'edison'
Mimeograph, 'edison'
Mimeograph, 'edison'

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Mimeograph, 'edison'

Identifier:
1992.79.1
Description:
A mimeograph machine can be thought of as an old-fashioned manual copy machine that printed copies by using a stencil through which ink was pressed. 

Edison mimeograph No. 1 invented by T. Edison. Wooden box with printing frame, stencil paper, roller, blotting paper, and stylus arm. Also includes a receipt that appears to have been made using the mimeograph.

1) Label on box top reads; 'The Edison Mimeograph/Invented by THOMAS A. EDISON/Made By A.B. DICK Company, Chicago, ILL., U.S.A.' 

In small black letters under 'Edison Mimeograph: 'Patented/ August 8th 1876./ February 17th 1880/ July 6th 1886./ Oc---- 4th 1887./ Febru----7th 1888./May 2---- 1889./ March 25th 1890.' Gold lettering on front reads; 'No. 1/ EDISON'S MIMEOGRAPH.'. Multicolored decal cartouche shaped label affixed to top of box. Gold decal labels affixed to front of box at opening. Various other labels and markings appear over all pieces in the set. 
Date:
1876 – 1900
Materials:
Wood, Paper, Metal
Dimensions:
4.75" h 17" w 13" d
Current Location Status:
In Storage
Collection Tier:
Tier 2
Source:
Gift Of In Memory Of Joseph Chester
Exhibit/Program:
Artifact GR (2012 – 2013)
Artifact GR was a project which invited members of the community into the archives of the Grand Rapids Public Museum, and asked them to write about their experiences.  The resulting submissions were cataloged in an interactive website (www.artifactgr.org) and in a published book (http://www.blurb.com/b/4400444-the-artifact-projectsoftcover).
Related Entities:
A. B. Dick Company (creator)
A. B. Dick Company was a major American manufacturer of copy machines and office supplies in the late 19th century and 20th century it was founded in 1883. The company has been sold several times and was most recently acquired by Mark Andy, Inc. in 2013. Mark Andy continues to market products under the ABDick brand. Chester, Florence (donor)