Block, Wood

Artifact



2015.1.166b
*Text Block* Tongue and groove joined rectangular wood block. A rectangular section 21.0cm wide by 5.6cm long has been cut out at the bottom, starting 5.8cm from the bottom left corner. Front: Block front has been stained dark blue and is recessed except for the relief outline of letters creating the word "FAIR". Sides: Rough cut with residual stain Back: is covered in brown paper, with two right angle cuts 2cm long each in the top two corners of where the block was removed/cut out. Ink residue in wood and paper.
Wood (basswood or pine)
Length: 14 cm; Width: 32.3 cm; Height: 2.3 cm;
Notes: Height refers to the thickness of the block; width measures horizontally, and length measures vertically.
Gift of the Derksen Family