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2005.49.4
Printing Plates
2005.49.4

Printing Plates

Original OwnerOriginally owned by Rebecca G. Affachiner 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
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".

Object number2005.49.4-.5
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