Block, Wood
Artefact
2015.1.73
Large rectangular wood block. Front: has 2 raised section which are stained red and recessed section with red stain concentrated to the edges. Also there are some drops of yellow stain in the recessed area. The first relief section is a rectangular shape across the bottom of the block measuring, 30.2cm wide and 101.5cm long. The second relief section is in the top right hand section of the block. The top and right sides are straight and make a right angle at the corner of the block measuring 80.5cm across the top and 15cm down the right. The bottom of the relief section goes straight for approximately 32cm before turning into a gradual curve up to the top edge. Recessed section has been chiseled out with a circular headed tool. Edges: have residual red stain. Back: A "2" has been carved into the left side and "Fig 2/4" has been written in black on the right side. There is also a residual red stain across the back.
Wood (basswood or pine)
Longueur: 101.5 cm;
Largeur: 65.5 cm;
Hauteur: 2.2 cm;
Notes: Numbers listed are the maximum measurements in each category. The height measurement refers to the thickness of the wood block with the raised wood design. The length is the longest measurement of the three. It measures the distance across the surface of the block from side to side.
Notes: Numbers listed are the maximum measurements in each category. The height measurement refers to the thickness of the wood block with the raised wood design. The length is the longest measurement of the three. It measures the distance across the surface of the block from side to side.
"2" carved into the back upper left side, and "Fig 2/4" written in black on the back right side.
Gift of the Derksen Family