this post was submitted on 10 Oct 2023
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What is this thing?
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it's changed over the years. I'll check what it was back in the 50's
Can you try that thing where you put a sheet of paper over the letters and gently rub a pencil sideways over it, see if you get any more details on the letters?
Rubbings. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rubbing_(art)