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Lute stamp
This photo shows the metal stamping side of stamp seven, with the image of a lute in reverse.
Key of A stamp
The metal side of a stamp. It has a bar of music in the key of A for correspondence students to learn and practice.
Hurdy-gurdy
A stamp with an image of a hurdy-gurdy. Visually similar to a violin, it is played by cranking a wheel on the body of the instrument, which vibrates the strings. Different notes are played using keys on the side of the neck.
Franz Schubert
A three part image showing how two colors can be used on a stamp. The completed image is Austrian composer Franz Schubert.
Detail shot: lifting the paper
This photo is a detail shot of the stamped paper being lifted off the stamp. The student wears gloves to prevent ink smudging on their hands, and must carefully and gently pull the paper away from the inked stamp. This ensures that there is no…
Close up of stamp one
This photo gives a closer look at the first step stamp to create stamp one, the body of a seated man. The relatively plain stamp is easier to see, giving the viewer a better idea of why a two step process to create the finished product gives a…
Clavichord (?) stamp
A photo of the metal side of stamp eight, showing the image of the instrument in reverse.