Block, Wood
Artifact
2015.1.102
Solid rectangular wood block. This block features 2 relief letters, an "N" and a "E" both backwards. The "N" is 24.5cm long and 16.9cm wide and the "E" is 20cm long and 16.9cm wide. The wood has been stained a dark brownish red, with the stain being more concentrated on th letters. Surrounding the letters, in the negative space, are circular groove marks in a lighter red stain. The "E" begins at the left edge then there is a 3.6cm space between the "E" and "N" and a 1.8cm space between the "N" and the right edge. In the top "V" of the "N" there is a spot of reddish orange stain. Edges: remnants of red, orange, green, brown, and blue stain. Back: residual stain and black ink marks.
Wood (basswood or pine)
Length: 49.6 cm;
Width: 16.9 cm;
Height: 2.2 cm;
Notes: Height refers to the thickness, width measures from the top to the bottom edge, and length measures the greatest distance which goes from side to side.
Notes: Height refers to the thickness, width measures from the top to the bottom edge, and length measures the greatest distance which goes from side to side.
Gift of the Derksen Family