Block, Wood
Artifact
2019.1.35
King, Andrew
1912 – 1958
It is a rectangular block of wood with a hand carved relief of the letter "T" (movable typeface). The original coat of varnish is still evident and the pigment has naturally darkened with age and use.The relief is dark red with areas of black. The carved down potion is dark blue and carving marks/dents are evident. The back is discoloured and marked with black, dark blue and red pigment.
Wood (basswood or pine)
Length: 20.9 cm ;
Width: 17.8 cm ;
Height: 2 cm ;
Gift of the Derksen Family