Block, Wood
Artifact
2015.1.49
Large rectangular wood printing block. Front: stained red with the design of a large "Y" carved on top of the wood rectangle base. At its base the "Y" is 35.0cm, wide and continues upwards for approximately 38.0cm before splitting. At the widest part (where the arms meet the edges) the width is 46.0cm. The split between the two arms is 32.5cm from the top edge. There are 6 1.4cm crosses on the left side of the base. Sides: there is a label on the top side with the previous temporary number on it. The previous temporary number is also written in permanent marker on the top right side. Back: There are a lot of red paint/ink marks splattered all over the back.
Wood (basswood or pine)
Length: 101.2 cm;
Width: 65.2 cm;
Height: 2.3 cm;
Notes: Numbers listed are the maximum measurements in each category. The height measurement refers to the thickness of the wood block. The measurement of the width measures the distance across the block; the length measures from top to bottom.
Notes: Numbers listed are the maximum measurements in each category. The height measurement refers to the thickness of the wood block. The measurement of the width measures the distance across the block; the length measures from top to bottom.
Gift of the Derksen Family