Block, Linoleum
Artifact
2015.1.173
*Picture Block* Plywood and linoleum block. Front: Linoleum attached to the plywood by numerous finishing nails. Mostly recessed with design in three sections of the lino. There is one section on both the left and right edges. These 2 vertical strips measure 3.1cm wide by 13.5cm long and feature a wheat stock surrounded by linear grooves. Centered in between these two strips is a larger section of lino, shaped like a shield. Shield is 8.9cm wide by 10cm long down the sides and then narrows to a point 1cm below. Within this shield is a rectangle with linear horizontal grooves, 7.2cm wide by 3.1cm long. About 0.5cm below this are three wheat bundles each 4.0cm tall and 12cm wide (at the widest point). Sides: Plain plywood. Bottom right corner was separate piece that has been attached by a nail. Back: Several pieces/strips of paper have been attached both vertically and horizontally across the back.~root~>
Wood (plywood) and linoleum~root~>
Length: 13.5 cm;
Width: 32.9 cm;
Height: 2.3 cm;
Notes: Height refers to the thickness of the block; width measures horizontally, and length measures vertically.~root~>
Notes: Height refers to the thickness of the block; width measures horizontally, and length measures vertically.~root~>
Gift of the Derksen Family~root~>