Identification

from the group: Offset Lithography

Offset Lithographs

common use: 1950-Present

Halftone Dot Structure

Offset lithographic prints can be readily identified by the appearance of their halftone dots, which exhibit a characteristic even tone with a slightly soft edge. This can be seen using low magnification, such as a loupe.

 

Photograph reproduction 50x Magnification
Photograph reproduction (click to enlarge) 50x Magnification
 
Postcard, applied color 1930s 50x Magnification
Postcard, applied color 1930s (click to enlarge) 50x Magnification
 
Comic book 1960s 50x Magnification
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Postcard, natural color 1950s 50x Magnification
Postcard, natural color 1950s (click to enlarge) 50x Magnification