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A '''squeeze''' is a reverse copy of an inscription made by applying moist filter paper and pushing into the indentations by percussive use of a stiff brush. The paper is allowed to dry and then removed, The image is reversed from the inscription. | A '''squeeze''' or '''squeeze paper''' is a reverse copy of an inscription made by applying moist filter paper and pushing into the indentations by percussive use of a stiff brush. The paper is allowed to dry and then removed, The image is reversed from the inscription. | ||
Modern digitising methods mean that the image can be restored to the original orientation. | Modern digitising methods mean that the image can be restored to the original orientation. | ||
Revision as of 03:30, 6 November 2015
A squeeze or squeeze paper is a reverse copy of an inscription made by applying moist filter paper and pushing into the indentations by percussive use of a stiff brush. The paper is allowed to dry and then removed, The image is reversed from the inscription.
Modern digitising methods mean that the image can be restored to the original orientation.
Large collections of squeezes are held by the I G.
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