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Squeeze paper

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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.

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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