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ALCOVE 119. 
GRAPHIC ARTS. 
This alcove contains the nucleus of the Graphic Arts collec- 
tions. The specimens are arranged under these heads. 
A. Relief processes: Wood engraving. 
B. Intaglio processes: Graver work, dry point, etching, mezzo- 
tint, stipple, etc. 
C. Planographic processes: Lithography, autography, etc. 
D. Substitute process. Combinations of the above methods. 
E. Photo mechanical processes. All of the applications of 
photography to printing. 
South Wall. — Wood cuts, line engravings, etchings, etc. 
Case 55. — Tools and appliances used by the artist and 
artisan in the production of the first four classes of processes 
mentioned above. Specimens illustrative of wood engraving con- 
tributed by Harper Bros., New York; exhibit of the steel engrav- 
ing processes by Western Bank Note Co. of Chicago; and of 
lithographing by P. F. Pettibone & Co. and employees, Chicago; 
etching plates and tools loaned by Dr. C. F. Millspaugh. Set of 
wood blocks and of tools used by the Japanese in making color 
prints. 
No. 57.— Frames containing a set of progressive proofs illus- 
trating the printing of a chromo-lithograph. Further illustrations 
of this process are being prepared by Prang & Co., Boston. 
West Wall. — Collection of prints illustrating the history and 
development of photography. Prepared by the Section of Photog- 
raphy of the Museum. 
Case 56. — Specimens exhibiting the technique of the photo- 
mechanical methods; halftone, zinc etching, collotype, etc. Con- 
tributed by the Chicago Photogravure Co. and the Binner En- 
graving Co., Chicago. 
North Wall. — Results from photo-mechanical processes. 
ALCOVE 120. 
BOOKBINDING. 
A collection illustrating the bookbinders’ art by P. Ringer & 
Co., Chicago. 
