Block, Wood

Artifact

Accession Number:
2018.1.38
Date
1912 to 1958
Description
It is a rectangular wood block with a carved quarter circle on the top right corner. The front is stained deep red. There are seven drops of bright red ink. On the back the surface is craved in paper that is stained with red and black ink. The paper is ripped and faded in some areas. The old accession number is written on a sticker on the bottom edge. This block is similar to 2018.1.39, 2018.1.36 and 2018.1.37 in terms of size and composition. 
Materials
Wood (basswood or pine)
Measurements
21 cm L x 9.3 cm W x 2.5 cm H
Category
Category 8: Communication Objects