Block, Wood
Artifact
2018.1.92e
King, Andrew
1912 – 1958
It is a rectangular block of wood with a hand carved relief of the letter "E" (movable typeface). The pigment has naturally darkened with age/use and the original coat of varnish is evident. The relief is light burnt orange, auburn and brown. The carved down portion is deep purple. The back is discoloured and is marked with faded brown, black and red pigment. Has raised curved horizontal lines across the surface.
Wood (beech or maple)
Length: 38 cm ;
Width: 12.4 cm ;
Height: 2.4 cm ;
Gift of the Derksen Family