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GB RPSL PB-CORRESP-LB-101103-13-21
Title
Correspondence regarding engraving and transfer press processes
Date(s)
- 5th May 1851 (Creation)
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1 page
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English
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Summary: This page contains a letter from P.P. & Co to Messrs C. J. Hambro & Son, dated 5th May 1851, discussing technical details about the construction and use of a transfer press, the engraving process, and the challenges associated with hardening and preparing steel for engraving. The letter also addresses the feasibility of allowing a person to witness the processes involved, emphasizing the specialized knowledge and experience required.
