Block, Wood
Artifact
Accession Number:
2015.1.210b
Description
Moveable typeface Rectangular wood block joined with tongue and groove joints. Part 2 of a 5 block 15inch moveable typeface number series. Front: Backwards recessed number "5" stained red. The recessed sections define the relief 5, and the stain is faded on the recessed wood. The number has a squished appearance as it is long horizontally. There is a 1.1cm wide drilled hole in the top right corner. Sides: Label on the left side with the previous temporary number written on it. Black substance stuck on the right side near the top. Back: A few spots of red ink stain.Materials
Wood (basswood or pine)Measurements
37.9 cm L x 480 cm W x 2.5 cm H Marks/Labels
Category
Printing T&E