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Photoengravings

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A term used in the mid-19th century for photomechanical prints, most often those created by various relief processes, and also sometimes for those created by intaglio processes. Use a more specific term when possible.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000154358

Broader Terms used

photomechanical prints

Equivalent Terms used

photoengraving

Created

13yrs ago

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