Block, Wood
Artifact
2015.1.207b
Moveable typeface Solid wood block. *All measurements are at the thickest, widest and longest points*. Block has a stair-like cutout in the bottom left corner measuring 3.5cm long (left edge) by 2cm wide (bottom edge). Cutout moves in 1cm then down 1.2cm, then in 1.6cm long where it meets relief wood and then down 2.3cm to the bottom edge. Front: Originally stained red-now faded orange. Block is mostly relief wood in the shape of a "P", occupying almost the entire block. Sides: residual red ink on edges nearest relief wood on the block front. Dark ink stains in the wood grain. Back: Dark ink stains in the wood grains. *Block 2 of 5 of 3 ΒΌ inch typeface series*
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