Block, Linoleum
Artifact
Accession Number:
2015.1.172
Description
*Text Block* Plywood block with attached linoleum surface. In the top right corner is a cutout, almost like an upsidedown staircase, measuring 11cm down from the top 5.4cm towards the right edge, then down 4.9cm, right 1.3cm to meet right edge. Cutout begins 20cm from the top left corner. Front: Block is recessed except for the relief text which reads "JOHNNY "Mack" BROWN". "JOHNNY" begins in the top left and covers an area 20cm wide by 9cm long. Centered beneath this is "Mack" covering 13.5cm wide by 3.6cm long. Below this is "Brown" slightly curved up at the N & B, covering 25.7cm wide by 7cm long. Block appears to be stained dark blue and has linear grooves surrounding the words. Sides: Plain plywood Back: 2 strips of mint green paper along the top and bottom. Stamp (impossible to read) was stamped in the bottom right corner.Materials
Wood (basswood or pine) and LinoleumMeasurements
20.1 cm L x 26.8 cm W x 2.3 cm H Marks/Labels
Category
Printing T&E