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Electrotypes

Scope note

Metal printing plates made by using a mold of another printing surface, such as a wood engraving or set type, and electroplating with copper.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000234322

Broader Terms used

printing plate

Equivalent Terms used

electrotype

Created

13yrs ago

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