Block, Wood
Artifact
2015.1.209e
: *Moveable typeface Tongue and groove joined rectangular wood block. Block 5 in an 8 block 16-½ inch tall moveable typeface number series. Front: Originally stained red-now faded to orange. Block is of a relief wood "5" backwards with recessed wood defining the number. Stain is darker on the recessed wood. Sides: Stained dark with residual red stain near relief wood sections (on front). Back: Also appears to have been stained dark, with red residual stain spots-mostly down the center.
Wood (Basswood or pine)
Length: 42.1 cm;
Width: 19.8 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