Block, Wood
Artifact
2019.1.31
King, Andrew
1912 – 1958
It is a rectangular block of wood with a hand carved relief of the letter "M" (movable typeface). The pigment has naturally darkened with age/use and original coat of varnish is still evident. The relief is a combination of burgundy, black and dark blue. The carved down portion is dark blue and the carving marks are evident. The back is discoloured by dirt/grime and marked with dark blue, black and red pigment.
Wood (basswood or pine)
Length: 21 cm ;
Width: 22.7 cm ;
Height: 2.3 cm ;
Gift of the Derksen Family