Block, Wood
Artifact
2015.1.139a
*Possibly T&G rectangular picture block* Front: This stained blue block is essentially separated into two sections. The top 20.2cm is mostly recessed wood, chiseled with a circular headed tool. Within this recessed section is an image of a clown's head and hands, as if he is peeking over a fence. The bottom section is mainly relief wood, with recessed wood to give detail, and is about 41cm long. This section is a distance shot of a large fair or circus. From the bottom up: in the bottom right corner is the outline of a curved tent and to the left a crowd. Moving up the block, the designs change to depict several stands and buildings (about four buildings) which are scaled to make those on the right side appear closer and father away as you move to the left. The final detail of this section are four towers that rise up and once again as you move from right to left they decrease in size to give scale. Sides: Black marks, possibly ink but more likely wear and dirt, in the wood grain. Back: black ink marks in the wood grain (concentrated to relief areas). "No. 92" is stamped in the middle and "Blue" is written above it in pencil.
Wood (basswood or pine)
Length: 60.9 cm;
Width: 31.6 cm;
Height: 2.3 cm;
Notes: Height refers to the thickness of the block, width is the horizontal measurement and the length is the vertical measurement of the block.
Notes: Height refers to the thickness of the block, width is the horizontal measurement and the length is the vertical measurement of the block.
"Blue" is written in pencil on the nack, as well as a purple stamped "No. 92".
Gift of the Derksen Family