Miniature printing press

Equipment
Leave your own calling card

This small platen press dates from the late 1800s. It was originally intended for making ‘calling cards’, as the press is the right format and size. Calling cards were commonly left at residences by visitors, to inform them someone had stopped by to visit.

Available at:

Sandalwood Letterpress Museum

Chase the print

Extra, extra read all about it! Feel like you have stepped back in time to a bygone era. Printing enthusiast Keith Schekkerman, who once worked in the printing industry, will give you a tour...

Address:

8 Grey Street
York WA 6302
Australia

Open Hours
Open by appointment

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