Baseball card production question--pondering gloss
Would someone please explain the use of gloss in pre-war cards? We all know it when we see it, but what exactly is it, how and why is it applied in the process, and what function does it serve? Are there different types of gloss, and is its makeup or application different in lithograph cards than in photograph cards? Any help appreciated.
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