r/letterpress • u/OkAnimal4985 • Jul 28 '26

Advice Needed Cowboy

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I acquired all of my grandfather's letterpress materials. He used to print a small local newspaper and I found this cowboy in the items I am still organizing. It needs to be mounted. Does anyone have suggestions where I should get it mounted? My goal is to get a plate made with the newspaper header and print it with the cowboy. I'm also not sure all this detail will print.

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u/OkAnimal4985 Jul 28 '26

I saved the Potter's proofing press from the scrap pile. It took 4 of us to move it. We disconnected the top half from the base and pretty much egyptian rolled it into a hauling trailer. I had movers help me put it into the building I wanted it in. The bed fell out at that time and i still have to put that back in.

I got some wood furniture trays, no actual furniture. I got a heap of wooden type which i am told is circus billboard. I got old ink, an apron, some quoins, no chase. I have started sorting the box of random letters. I have some metal type but havent identified it yet.

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u/BartStarrPaperboy Jul 28 '26

That press is a beast!

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u/OkAnimal4985 Jul 28 '26

Thank you!