Wood, Block

Artifact

Accession Number:
2018.1.5
Date
1912 to 1958
Description
Rectangular wood block with a carved relief of the letter "G" backwards. The wood is stained with dark burgundy ink. The old accession number is written on the bottom edge in sharpie and on a sticker. On the surface there are various shallow holes on the non-relief surface. White speckles of ink are on the top. On the back the top area of the block is stained with dark green ink and the rest of the edges are stained with dark red and black ink. 
Materials
Wood (basswood or pine)
Measurements
60.4 cm L x 32 cm W x 2.6 cm H
Category
Category 8: Communication Objects