This painting by Daniel Maclise in 1851 shows William Caxton with his press, showing the print to King Edward IV at Westminster. Caxton was vital to the introduction of the printing press to Britain and to the future development of printing. Note, again, the horizontal lever mechanism of the press and the square frame. Maurice has taken inspiration from this wooden press, but updated it to produce a higher pressure and stringer frame.
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