Block, Wood
Artifact
2018.1.105k
King, Andrew
1912 – 1958
It is a square block of wood with a hand carved relief of the letter "L" backwards (movable typeface). The relief is smooth/glossy as the original coat of varnish is still evident. the pigment has naturally darkened with age and use. The surface is burgundy and dark brown. the carving marks/dents are evident in the carved down portion. The back is discoloured and marked with brown and burgundy pigment.
Wood (basswood or pine)
Length: 21 cm ;
Width: 14.2 cm ;
Height: 2.4 cm ;
Gift of the Derksen Family