Block, Wood
Artifact
2018.1.92b
King, Andrew
1912 – 1958
It is a rectangular block of wood with a hand carved relief of the letter "B" (movable typeface). The pigment has naturally darkened with time/use and the original coat of varnish is evident. The relief is orange/red and burgundy and the carved down portion is burgundy and black. The back is discoloured and marked with faded black, brown and red pigment. Has curved raised horizontal lines across the surface.
Wood (beech or maple)
Length: 38 cm ;
Width: 13.2 cm ;
Height: 2.4 cm ;
Gift of the Derksen Family