Date

1912 to 1958

Description

It is a rectangular block of wood with a carved relief of the number "5" backwards. The relief appears to be buffed or varnished and carved by machines due to the lack of errors and overall consistency. The relief is bright orange with marks of red and black ink. The carved surface is burgundy and the paint is chipping/peeling on the bottom corners. The back is stained black with red marks. It also has horizontal raised curved lines across surface. 

Materials

Wood (beech or maple)

Measurements

21.1 cm L x 10.2 cm W x 2.5 cm H

Category

Printing T&E