Block, Wood
Artefact
2015.1.209a
Moveable typeface Rectangular tongue and groove joined wood block. Block 1 of a series of 16 ½ inch tall number typeface blocks. Front: Block was originally stained red-mostly consists of relief wood (0.8cm above recessed wood) making a "0" (zero). Stain on the relief has begun to fade to an orange colour. Sides: Residual red stain near the relief parts of the wood. Very dark ink stains in the wood grains (almost as if they were stained). Back: Residual red and blue stains across the back.
Wood (basswood or pine)
Longueur: 42 cm;
Largeur: 20.2 cm;
Hauteur: 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