decalcomania

/diːˌkælkəˈmeɪniə/
noun
  1. The process or art of transferring designs from specially prepared paper onto surfaces such as glass, porcelain, or metal.
    • Decalcomania was popular in the 19th century for decorating furniture.
    • The antique vase was decorated using decalcomania.
    • She learned decalcomania in art class and made beautiful mugs.
  2. A design or picture made by this transfer process.
    • He collected vintage decalcomanias from old teacups.
    • The artist created a decalcomania of a landscape on the window.
    • The plate had a colorful decalcomania of flowers in the center.
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