Block, Wood
Artifact
2015.1.135
*Text Block* T&G joined rectangular wood block measuring 2.1 cm thick, 24.9 cm wide and 11.7 cm long. Front: Block has been stained red originally but now has several other bits of colour (purple, pink, silver, electric blue) possibly due to later print use. Board is mostly recessed except for two text lines in relief designs which read "Grandstand Attractions" written backwards. Each line of text is 3.8 cm tall and they are parallel to each other, one above and one below. Back/Sides: plain wood with stain residue all over.
Wood (Basswood or pine)
Length: 11.7 cm;
Width: 24.9 cm;
Height: 2.1 cm;
Notes: The height refers to the thickness of the block, the width to the horizontal measurement,and the length to the vertical measurement of this block.
Notes: The height refers to the thickness of the block, the width to the horizontal measurement,and the length to the vertical measurement of this block.
Gift of the Derksen Family