Item 12: Rotary screen printing machine, Cranston Print Works, Cranston, R.I.
Scope and Contents
Image depicts a male employee at a rotary screen printing machine, probably in the Cranston, R.I., plant of the Cranston Print Works. Note the printed fabric coming off the roll. In contrast to roller printing, rotary screen printing requires very little pressure; the colors remain more on the surface and produce a brighter appearance. The Sprague family originally owned the Sprague Print Works, which passed to B.B. & R. Knight after the Civil War, and was reorganized as the Cranston Print Works in 1920. The original of this photo was probably taken in conjunction with the 150th anniversary of the Cranston Print Works. A detail of this photo is found in "Cranston: a designing company". 25.75 x 20.75 cm.
Format: Black and White photograph.
Dates
- 0000-2999
Language of Materials
Collection material in English
Conditions Governing Access
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Extent
1 folders
Format:
Black and White photograph
Repository Details
Part of the Kheel Center for Labor-Management Documentation & Archives Repository