Block, Wood
Artifact
2018.1.105w
King, Andrew
1912 – 1958
it is a rectangular block of wood with a hand carved relief of the letter "Y" (movable typeface). The pigment has naturally darkened with time and use. The relief is a deep burgundy. The carved down potion is matte black and the carving marks/dents are clearly evident. White paint splatter on the relief surface with one small droplet. The back appears to have been part of a larger block due to the hand carved shapes on the back. The reeler surface is a combination of dark brown and dark auburn. The carved down portion is patchily marked with brown pigment. Nail hole on right side.
Wood (basswood or pine)
Length: 20.8 cm ;
Width: 20.3 cm ;
Height: 1.8 cm ;
Gift of the Derksen Family