Block, Wood

Artifact

Accession Number:
2015.1.209e
Description
: *Moveable typeface Tongue and groove joined rectangular wood block. Block 5 in an 8 block 16-½ inch tall moveable typeface number series. Front: Originally stained red-now faded to orange. Block is of a relief wood "5" backwards with recessed wood defining the number. Stain is darker on the recessed wood. Sides: Stained dark with residual red stain near relief wood sections (on front). Back: Also appears to have been stained dark, with red residual stain spots-mostly down the center.
Materials
Wood (Basswood or pine)
Measurements
42.1 cm L x 19.8 cm W x 2.3 cm H
Marks/Labels
Category
Printing T&E