Block, Wood

Artifact

Accession Number:
2018.1.39
Date
1912 – 1958
Description
It is a rectangular wood block with a carved quarter circle at the top right corner. The relief surface is stained dark burgundy with bright red droplets. The carved area is stained dark red. The relief area appears to be buffed or polished. The old accession number is written on a sticker on the bottom edge. On the back there is a medium size stain on the top half and there are smudges of red and black ink. This block is similar to 2018.1.36, 2018.1.38 and 2018.1.37 in terms of size and composition. 
Materials
Wood (basswood or pine)
Measurements
21.1 cm L x 9.3 cm W x 2.5 cm H
Category
Category 8: Communication Objects