Block, Wood
Artifact
2015.1.209g
Moveable typeface Rectangular wood block joined with the tongue and groove joints. 7th block in an 8 block 16 ½ inch moveable typeface number series. Front: Stained a very dark red with the colour fading to an orange on the relief wood. The number 7 is on the front in relief wood, with the recessed wood adding dimension to the backwards relief "7". Sides: Label on the bottom side with the previous temporary number written on it. All sides are stained dark red. Back: Stained a spotty dark red. There is a splotch of blue ink on the right edge.
Wood (basswood or pine)
Length: 42.1 cm;
Width: 19.7 cm;
Height: 2.4 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