View of Ray Tomasso's letterpress facilities, including the c1930 Chandler and Price press.
Letterpress Printing
Since 1970 and throughout his career, Ray Tomasso has pursued an avid interest in the history and practice of letterpress printing and its associated equipment.
His shop includes a c1895 Washington-style press from the Reliance Company of Chicago (15”x20”), c1920s-30s Chandler & Price motorized new style press (10”x15”), c1870s Gordon treadle-operated new style press (8”x10”), Craftsman sidearm press (5”x8”), small sign press (8”x10”), wood engraving machine, roller pin proof press and various foil stamping presses.
His collection includes over 300 fonts each of wood and foundry type and hundreds of antique metal cuts. There is a Gem 26” manual paper cutter and an extensive collection of antique printing furniture, composing stones, tools and equipment.