Plate, Lithograph
Artifact
2015.1.99
Wood block with a zinc plate glued on it. A fair scene is etched into the plate with the dark blue areas representing the crowds, which is located near the bottom of the plate. In the top left corner features two ferris wheels. Below and to the right is the main feature of a big top tent. In the top right corner are the words "NORTH AMERICA'S BIGGEST KIDDIE--LAND CANADA'S LARGEST MIDWAY 40-72 FT. RAILROAD CARS". Below these words are images on the side of a tent. Design is very intricate and is tinged blue. Sides and back are plain wood.
Wood (basswood or pine), Zinc Plate
Length: 17.1 cm;
Width: 10.6 cm;
Height: 2.2 cm;
Notes: The height refers to the thickness of the block and the length measures how tall it is.
Notes: The height refers to the thickness of the block and the length measures how tall it is.
Gift of the Derksen Family