Block, Wood

Artifact

Accession Number:
2018.1.23
Date
1912 to 1958
Description
Rectangular wood block with a carved relief of the number "3". The entire surface is stained with Burgundy ink. And the surface of the relief seems to be buffed or polished. On sections of the relief the grain and colour of the wood is evident as if the ink has be buffed or polished off. On the back the edges/sides are stained with red and black ink with blue patches of dark blue, bright red and white ink. There are vertical and horizontal faded black lines in the middle section. 
Materials
Wood (basswood or pine)
Measurements
61 cm L x 45.2 cm W x 2.5 cm H
Category
Category 8: Communication Objects