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block printing

noun

  1. printing from hand engraved or carved blocks of wood or linoleum


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Next came block printing, which is still extensively used in Europe.

Block printing was first used, the design being engraved in relief on blocks of wood.

This has been the expressed opinion of many who have undertaken a course of wood-block printing for this object alone.

Any colour that can be obtained in a fine dry powder may be used in wood-block printing.

Miss James has a beautiful English piece of Morris block printing which she values highly.

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