Room II · Colonial Mexico

Sewing press

Anonymous artist

"Prensa de Nervios" (sewing press), made of wood and metal, used for printing in the graphic arts. Printing by means of a screw press. Painted green, with parts in natural wood. With a round arch and a metal medallion as ornament at the top.

Classification

Presses

Date

1519–1821 · 18th century

Material

Wood, metal

Dimensions

170.0 × 173.0 × 67.0 cm

Inventory no.

MUNAG.127.02700

Credits

Curator: Gabriela Zesati · Fotografía: Israel Salinas