Date

1912 to 1958

Description

It is a rectangular block of wood wood with a carved relief pf the number "5" backwards. 4.5 x 3cm has been cut out but the relief/ shape of the "5" is not impacted. The relief has either been varnished or buffed and carved by machine due to the lack of errors and overall consistency. The relief is coloured with dull orange, black and burgundy. The carved portion is a dull burgundy. The back has raised curved vertical lines and is coloured with black, brown and red. 

Materials

Wood (beech or maple)

Measurements

21 cm L x 10.2 cm W x 2.5 cm H

Category

Category 8: Communication Objects