Block, Linoleum
Artifact
2015.1.172
*Text Block* Plywood block with attached linoleum surface. In the top right corner is a cutout, almost like an upsidedown staircase, measuring 11cm down from the top 5.4cm towards the right edge, then down 4.9cm, right 1.3cm to meet right edge. Cutout begins 20cm from the top left corner. Front: Block is recessed except for the relief text which reads "JOHNNY "Mack" BROWN". "JOHNNY" begins in the top left and covers an area 20cm wide by 9cm long. Centered beneath this is "Mack" covering 13.5cm wide by 3.6cm long. Below this is "Brown" slightly curved up at the N & B, covering 25.7cm wide by 7cm long. Block appears to be stained dark blue and has linear grooves surrounding the words. Sides: Plain plywood Back: 2 strips of mint green paper along the top and bottom. Stamp (impossible to read) was stamped in the bottom right corner.
Wood (basswood or pine) and Linoleum
Length: 20.1 cm;
Width: 26.8 cm;
Height: 2.3 cm;
Notes: Height refers to the thickness; width measures horizontally, and length measures vertically. All measurements are at the thickest, widest, and longest points possible on the block.
Notes: Height refers to the thickness; width measures horizontally, and length measures vertically. All measurements are at the thickest, widest, and longest points possible on the block.
Gift of the Derksen Family