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2005.49.4
Printing Plates
2005.49.4

Printing Plates

Original Owner (American, 1884 - 1966)
MediumCopper
DimensionsComponent (height x width .4): 2 1/4 x 3 3/4in. (5.7 x 9.5cm) Component (height x width .5): 2 1/4 x 3 1/4in. (5.7 x 8.3cm)
ClassificationsEquipment
Credit LineGift of Ezra P. Gorodesky
Object number2005.49.4-.5
DescriptionCopper printing plates with writing engraved in reverse, so that when they are applied to paper, the words print legibly.

Printing plate .4 is engraved in center, "REBECCA G. AFFACHINER" and in the lower right corner, "SUPERINTENDENT/ UNITED JEWISH CHARITIES/ HARTFORD, CONN."

Printing plate .5 is engraved in center, in script writing, "Miss Rebecca Affachiner".


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