Block, Wood

Artefact



2018.1.92g
King, Andrew
1912 – 1958
It is a rectangular block of wood with a carved relief of the letter "H" (movable typeface). The original coat of varnish is still evident on the relief surface. The relief is a combination of brown, dark red, orange light orange and auburn. The carved down portion if a combination of red and dark blue with a layer of dust. The back is discoloured and marked with faded black, brown and red pigment. 
Wood (beech or maple)
Longueur: 38 cm ; Largeur: 13.3 cm ; Hauteur: 2.2 cm ;
Gift of the Derksen Family