Block, Wood

Artifact

Accession Number:
2015.1.117
Description
Solid wood rectangular text block. Front: block is stained red and split into 3 sections, 2 are chiseled away on the top and bottom, with one relief section in the middle with engraved words "and his GREAT WESTERN SHOW" written backwards. The words "and his" are written in cursive and measure approximately 0.7cm tall and "GREAT WESTERN SHOW" are in caps and approximately 2.5cm tall. Chiseled bottom section measures 2.4cm, raised section 5cm, and top chiseled section is about 4.5cm. Red stain is concentrated on the relief section with only residual stain around this section. Sides: plain wood Back: plain wood with residual stain of a star on the left side, and 2 cuts in the top right corner.
Materials
Wood (basswood or pine)
Measurements
33.3 cm L x 11.9 cm W x 2.2 cm H
Marks/Labels
Category
Printing T&E