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Stamping (marking)

Scope note

Marking the surface of an object by applying pressure with a tool, for example, transferring an ink mark to paper or embossing soft clay; also, applying preprinted labels such as postage stamps that substitute for official stamped marks. In bookbinding, distinguished from "blocking", in which pressure is applied by a machine.

This term has 86 records attributed within our system.

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Technique

Getty AAT term number

3000239001

Equivalent Terms used

stamped (marked)

Created

13yrs ago

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