| Reference number | CLP/3i/2 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Paper, 'The construction of the rowling press, and manner how to worke off the plates' by [John] Evelyn |
| Date | [1662] |
| Description | Evelyn writes of a new way of engraving plates, including the design and construction of rolling press and the manner in which to work off of plates. This is written as a 'book' (Book II) consisting of five chapters.
Subject: Printing / Art
Read to the Royal Society on 14 May 1662. |
| Extent | 15p |
| Format | Manuscript |
| Physical description | Ink on paper |
| Digital images | View item on Science in the Making |
| Access status | Open |
Fellows associated with this archive
| Code | Name | Dates |
| NA8217 | Evelyn; John (1620 - 1706); antiquary, diarist, and gardener | 1620 - 1706 |