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Cold composition

Scope note

A term originating in the mid-20th century, originally to distinguish strike-on composition of type from hot-metal methods; later extended to include photographic methods. Use another term when possible.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000233654

Broader Terms used

machine composition

Created

13yrs ago

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