Chromolith

/ˈkroʊməlɪθ/ noun

Definition

A colored stone or a print made using the chromolithography process; short for chromolithograph.

Etymology

From Greek 'chroma' (color) + 'lithos' (stone). This shortened form became common in the printing industry as a quick reference to chromolithographic prints.

Kelly Says

During the Victorian era, chromoliths were everywhere—beautiful colored posters and prints that amazed people because color printing was brand new and magical at the time.

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