Block, Wood
Artifact
2015.1.207d
Moveable typeface Rectangular solid wood block. Block 4 of 5 in 3 ΒΌ inch tall type face series. Front: Originally stained reddish-orange. Block is done mostly in relief wood in the shape of an "O" (more rectangular opposed to circular-however corners have been rounded). Letter occupies entire block with recessed wood used to define the letter, at the corners and center. Sides/Back: dark ink stains in the wood grain, plain wood shows through some areas.
Wood (basswood or pine)
Length: 8.4 cm;
Width: 3.4 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