Block, Wood
Artifact
2015.1.208a
Moveable typeface Solid rectangular wood block. Small rectangular cutout in the bottom left corner 0.5cm wide by 2.2cm long. Block 1 of 2 in a 2-inch tall typeface series. Front: Originally stained red-now a faded orange colour. Block is occupied by relief wood in the shape of a "P". Recessed wood is used to define the letter. Sides: Plain wood with residual ink stain near the block front and in the wood grains. Back: Plain wood with ink stains in the wood grain. There are also two cut marks on the right (from cutout) 1) horizontal-1.8cm 2) vertical-1.3cm
Wood *basswood or Pine
Length: 5.1 cm;
Width: 3.6 cm;
Height: 2.3 cm;
Notes: Height refers to the thickness of the block, width to the horizontal meaurement and length to the vertical measurement.
Notes: Height refers to the thickness of the block, width to the horizontal meaurement and length to the vertical measurement.
Gift of the Derksen Family