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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A multicolored picture having the colors printed via photolithography and then overprinted in black or blue collotype for the outlines. historical

Etymology

Originally a trade name used for postcards by Valentine Co. Ltd. of Scotland; from mezzotint + -graph.

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