Knight's Mechanical Encyclopedia, X., Xy′lo-graph.

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Xy′lo-graph.

1. A wood-engraving (which see).

2. Specifically, a mode of printing or graining from the natural surface of the wood.

A piece of wood is selected of fine quality, having the pattern of grain desired. The surface is treated chemically to open the pores. After it is dry the surface is painted and a sized sheet of paper laid over the board, and both run together between rollers in the manner of copperplate-printing. The paint is then transferred to the board, the differences in the absorbent qualities of the board determining the depth of color. The paper is laid face downward on the article to be ornamented, and rubbed on the back with a soft pad to transfer the impression.

1877.

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