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USGS Cartographer at Work

Detailed Description

Color separation scribing of the contour plate for a USGS topographic map using a freehand scriber. This handheld stylist was designed to hold a phonograph needle that was sharpened to engrave a .003" scribed line.

Sources/Usage

Public Domain.

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