Block, Wood

Artifact

Accession Number:
2018.1.18
Date
1912 to 1958
Description
Rectangular wood block with a carved relief of the number "2" backwards. The surface is stained with deep red, red and black ink. The old accession number I written on the bottom edge in sharpie and on a sticker. The surface of the relief appears to be polished or buffed. On sections of the relief the grain and the colour of the wood is evident as if the ink has been polished or buffed off. Patches of green ink are also on the left bottom corner.. On the back the edges are sides are stained with black and dark red ink. There are smudges and strokes of bright, red and white ink. 
Materials
Wood (basswood or pine)
Measurements
61.2 cm L x 45.5 cm W x 2.5 cm H
Category
Category 8: Communication Objects