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Counterproofs

Scope note

Impressions taken from a print or drawing by pressing it against a sheet of damp paper; the image appears in reverse. For images or marks that result from an unintentional transfer of ink or other medium, use "offsets."

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

300041321

Broader Terms used

copies (derivative objects)

Equivalent Terms used

counterproof

Created

13yrs ago

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