Hierarchy classification:

1. top of the aat hierarchies
2. Objects Facet
3. Furnishings and Equipment (hierarchy name)
4. Tools and Equipment (hierarchy name)
5. equipment
6. [equipment by process]
7. bookbinding equipment

Anotations

Scope note:

Horizontal presses consisting of two parallel cheeks, or beams, that are tightened and loosened by a large screw near each end; may have a groove in which the plough runs. Used to hold a book during bookbinding operations such as backing, gilding, or ploughing.