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Printing blocks

Scope note

Use generally for blocks, usually of wood, that either are cut to print an image, whether on paper, fabric, or other material, or that support other materials that form the actual printing surface. Use a more specific term when possible. For metal printing surfaces, prefer "printing plates."

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000161798

Broader Terms used

<printing surfaces>

Equivalent Terms used

printing block

Created

13yrs ago

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