colorful past

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Even though we call it our Pearl no. 2, it’s technically an Improved Pearl Press #11.

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It’s the same as our other press, now known as Pearl no. 1, which is also an Improved Pearl Press #11.

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I love these pictures of the new to us press. The drips and splashes show us its colorful past.

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Before finding it’s way into our studio, it was used for 30 years by a man with a commercial printing business in Missouri.

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The man in Missouri purchased it in Amsterdam, New York. He also thought it may have enjoyed some time in Europe prior to it’s stay in New York.

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I can’t wait to begin using this press and add more chapters to its story.

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4 Responses to “colorful past”

  1. Krissy // December 7, 2010 at 12:25 pm

    I just got my 2nd pearl – also an improved no. 11 this year! Being that I’m in missouri, I’m curious who you got the press from. It looks well-loved, and I’m sure it will be for years to come!

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  2. Ali @ His Birdie's Nest // December 7, 2010 at 1:44 pm

    How cool!

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  3. Amanda // December 8, 2010 at 4:34 pm

    I just came across your lovely blog and I’m so happy i did! I’ll be following your adventures with your new ‘pearl’. :)
    Your website is also beautiful designed!
    cheers-
    Amanda

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