Printer— Freddie Snowe

Treadle platens were printing presses operated by foot. They were ideal for jobbing work, such as small and quick jobs like leaflets or flyers, because of their compact size and ease of use

Printer— Freddie Snowe

The Wharfedale became one of the leading production presses of its time, producing up to 800 copies per hour. The Irish Proclamation 1916 was printed on a machine similar to this. In commemoration of the 1916 Rising, replica copies of the country’s most historic document have been reproduced on this machine and are available for sale in the gift shop and online.