Vintage Postcard Washington Hand Press Newspaper Printing Arkansas Little Rock

This is a unique view depicting an important piece of American journalistic history: the Washington hand press housed within the Arkansas Territorial Restoration in Little Rock. Invented in the 1820s, it revolutionized small-town print shops due to its patented counter-weighted lever system. As noted on the reverse, it holds the monumental title of the "oldest paper west of the Mississippi River."

Size: Standard 3.5 x 5.5"

Era: Chrome Era (circa 1950s–1960s)

Type: Chrome

Publisher: Distributed by Siebert News Agency, Inc., Little Rock, Arkansas. Printed by the famous Curt Teich Co.

Condition: The card displays standard edge and corner wear from age and storage, along with minor natural toning

This is an authentic vintage item. Use the zoom tool to inspect the photos for a detailed view of the condition.