John C. Moss

Deceased Person

1838 – 1892

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Who was John C. Moss?

John Calvin Moss was an American inventor credited with developing the first practicable photo-engraving process in 1863. His work, and that of others such as William Leggo in Canada led to a revolution in printing and eventually to the mass marketing around the world of newspapers and magazines and books which combined photographs with traditional text.

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Born
Jan 5, 1838
Also known as
  • John Moss
Died
Apr 8, 1892

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on July 23, 2013

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