Block, Wood

Block, Wood

Artifact

Accession Number:
2015.1.197b
Description
*Picture block* Tongue and groove joined rectangular wooden block. Front: Stained red. The majority of the front is done in relief. The 2 images are recessed. The image is that of a bat catcher and a player preparing to bat. The bat catcher is on the left and measures 12cm wide from arm to arm and 21cm tall from toe to head. The batter is to the right. From his torso to his head measures 20.1cm. His bat, which is swung over his shoulder, is 19.5cm across. From his hips to the bottom of the block, which is below his knees, measures 12.0cm. The recessed areas are done in linear grooves. Sides: Label on the bottom side with the previous temporary number written on it. Back: Strip of masking tape in the top left with "DAG 289" written on it in red ink. Colourful.
Materials
Wood (basswood or pine)
Measurements
33 cm L x 48 cm W x 2 cm H
Marks/Labels
Category
Printing T&E