Did Hamilton work as an etcher?
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Yes
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Answer
Yes, Alexander Hamilton did work as an etcher. He learned the art of etching while working for the American Bank Note Company in New York City. Etching is a printmaking technique that uses a metal plate with a waxy ground covering. The design is scratched into the ground, exposing the metal, which is then dipped in acid to etch the lines.
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