Block, Wood

Artifact

Accession Number:
2015.1.209c
Description
*Moveable Typeface Tongue and groove joined rectangular wood block. Part 3 of an 8 block 16 ½ inch moveable typeface number series. Front: Block originally stained red, now faded orange. Block is mostly relief wood in the shape of a "3" backwards. Recessed wood defines the number. The number covers the majority of the block. Sides: Appear to be stained very dark with residual spots of red in stain, most notably on the bottom. Back: Residual ink stains in the wood and around the outer edges.
Materials
Wood (basswood or pine)
Measurements
42.1 cm L x 19.6 cm W x 2.3 cm H
Marks/Labels
Category
Printing T&E