Manual of Etching
Dublin Core
Title
Manual of Etching
Subject
Introduction to Etching, Etching Techniques, Graphic Design, Materials and Equipments, Manual Printing, The History of Printing, Printmaking, Metalworking
Description
The manual provides information on the necessary materials, tools, and techniques used in etching. It contains step-by-step instructions for creating etchings with precision and artistic expression, covering methods such as line etching, aquatint, and dry point. It also includes a historical overview of the etching process, best practice recommendations, and practical tips for avoiding common mistakes.
ID: It is a hardcover art book with stitched binding. The book cover is wrapped with brown paper to keep it safe from extensive use, and the cover and front logo are recreated in black marker on the paper version of the cover.
The text is printed on cream colored paper. Approximately 94 pages. 3 photos are shown with the first picture showing the cover of the manual upright stating "Manual of Etching" and "George. T Plowman." The second picture stating, "Manual of Etching; a handbook for the beginner-by George T. Plowman, author of "Etching and other graphic arts, and illustrated treatise with New York, Dodd, Mead and Company." The third photo illustrates a set of different equipment used for etching.
Physical Dimensions: 8 inches x 5.5 inches
ID: It is a hardcover art book with stitched binding. The book cover is wrapped with brown paper to keep it safe from extensive use, and the cover and front logo are recreated in black marker on the paper version of the cover.
The text is printed on cream colored paper. Approximately 94 pages. 3 photos are shown with the first picture showing the cover of the manual upright stating "Manual of Etching" and "George. T Plowman." The second picture stating, "Manual of Etching; a handbook for the beginner-by George T. Plowman, author of "Etching and other graphic arts, and illustrated treatise with New York, Dodd, Mead and Company." The third photo illustrates a set of different equipment used for etching.
Physical Dimensions: 8 inches x 5.5 inches
Creator
Plowman, George
Source
From the collection of Lydia E. Ferguson
Publisher
New York Dodd, Mead and Company
Date
1924
Contributor
Zendejas Benavides, Keily
Rights
This material is subject to copyright law and is made available for private study, scholarship, and research purposes only.
Format
JPG
Language
English
Type
Text
Coverage
United States, New York, Early 20th-century
Collection
Citation
Plowman, George, “Manual of Etching,” Aegis Digital Museum, accessed July 3, 2025, https://aegisdigitalmuseum.kennesaw.edu/items/show/65.