Why are Blueprints called Blueprints

[From: ] [author: ] [Date: 12-07-05] [Hit: ]

Title says it all.

Because at one time Ferro-Gallate, which turns blue when exposed to light, was used in copying drawings.

Because there prints on blue paper.

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