Introducing Drew Press Inc.
The heart of the letterpress collection
Featuring equipment handed down from
teachers to
students. Junior GosselleRobert F. PapaseJon Drew
The original Plumbline Press was a private press
started in 1951 by Minneapolis Southwest high school graphic arts teacher,
Robert Felton Papas. Here is part of Bob’s Profile description as posted in the
Briar Press register of private press names,
“Plumbline Press originated in
1951, when I was in the 7th grade. My first press was a 2” x 3” Baltimore hand
press and I had 4 cases of type. When I was in the ninth grade my dad bought me
a 7” x 11” Pearl, which I have used until now. Within the Masonic
fraternity, a plumbline is the working tool of a past master.”
Below is Bob Papas’ 1st press, 2” x 3" Baltimore hand press. Given
to him by his Father in 1953.
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