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In his dilemma the father next sought the assistance of a fellow-townsman, Ebenezer Landells, who at that time had established his reputation as a wood-engraver.

From Birket Foster, R.W.S. Sixteen examples in colour of the artist's work by Cundall, H. M. (Herbert Minton)

On account of its fine grain and hardness, it is in request by the turner and mathematical instrument maker, and was formerly largely used by the wood-engraver for "woodcuts."

From Wayside and Woodland Trees A pocket guide to the British sylva by Step, Edward

In that year, Joseph A. Adams, a wood-engraver connected with Harper & Bros. in New York, experimented along lines similar to those Spencer had pursued, but using a wood-cut from which to mold.

From From Xylographs to Lead Molds; A.D. 1440-A.D. 1921 by Forster, H. C.

The most magnificent result of the efforts of the wood-engraver, type-founder, paper-maker, and printer, “that ever was produced in any age, or in any country.”

From A History of the Cries of London Ancient and Modern by Hindley, Charles

After finishing his high school course, he adopted the profession of wood-engraver.

From Short-Stories by Bjørnson, Bjørnstjerne