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Registry marks

Scope note

Marks, usually taking the form of right angles, crosses, or crosses within circles, put on printing plates to perfectly register them for color printing; also placed on mechanicals with overlays to ensure accurate registration.

Term type

AAT
Inscription type

Getty AAT term number

300028774

Broader Terms used

<marks by function>

Equivalent Terms used

registration mark
registry mark

Created

13yrs ago

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