Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun In lithography, paper coated in a thin film with a preparation of glue, starch, and flake-white, which readily receives an impression of transfer-ink, and as readily transfers it to a stone.
- noun See
paper .
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Examples
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The transfer-paper impression is laid on the smooth stone, and run through a press.
Chambers's Edinburgh Journal, No. 439 Volume 17, New Series, May 29, 1852 Various 1841
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To quote his description: 'A copper-plate being duly engraved, it is inked, and an impression taken on transfer-paper.
Chambers's Edinburgh Journal, No. 439 Volume 17, New Series, May 29, 1852 Various 1841
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