Iron Gall Ink: OCR Challenges in Historical Documents
Iron gall ink, the standard writing ink from the Middle Ages to the early 20th century, presents unique challenges for modern OCR systems.
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Iron gall ink, the standard writing ink from the Middle Ages to the early 20th century, presents unique challenges for modern OCR systems.
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