Block, Wood

Artefact



2018.1.100e
King, Andrew
1912 – 1958
It is a rectangular block of wood with a hand carved relief of the number "8" (movable typeface). the relief is red and the carved down portion is a rust matte colour. There is also a medium/large spot of the dark blue and pink pigment. The back must have been part of another block has the surface is covered in six partial letters. The letters are carved (uses negative space) and the relief surface is entirely covered in red and black pigment. 
Wood (basswood or pine)
Longueur: 48.5 cm ; Largeur: 20.9 cm ; Hauteur: 1.8 cm ;
Gift of the Derksen Family