Plate, Lithograph
Artefact
2015.1.97
Wood block with a zinc plate attached to front. Front: Etched into the zinc plate is a picture of a teenager dressed as a cowboy holding his hat standing amongst several instruments. On the right of the boy are 3 guitars (or 2 guitars and a mandalin), one of which he is holding the neck. To the left of him is a saxophone (tenor), a rectangular case standing upright and a banjo. The picture has a blue tinge to it. Edges: blue tinge concentrated just under the zinc plate. The bottom edge has the previous temporary number written on whiteout. Back: two papers are attached and the top paper is beginning to peel off
Wood (basswood or pine), Zinc Plate
Longueur: 15.9 cm;
Largeur: 13.9 cm;
Hauteur: 2.3 cm;
Notes: Height refers to the thickness of the block, and length measures how tall it is.
Notes: Height refers to the thickness of the block, and length measures how tall it is.
Gift of the Derksen Family