Date

1912 – 1958

Description

It is a rectangular wood block with a carved relief of the letter "F" backwards. Almost the entire surface is stained a deep purple and the edges of the relief are slightly discoloured/ faded. The bottom left section of the wood is not stained. The old accession number is written on the bottom edge in permanent marker and on a sticker. On the back there is minimal smudging of the ink on the edges and on the over back surface. Vertical and horizontal faded lines of red and black ink are evident. 

Materials

Wood (basswood or pine)

Measurements

60.7 cm L x 45.5 cm W x 2.3 cm H

Category

Category 8: Communication Objects