Date

1912 to 1958

Description

It is a rectangular block of wood with a carved relief of the number "2" backwards. The relief appears to be polished or varnished and carved by machine due to the lack of errors and overall consistency. The relief is bright orange with black scratches and patches of black and red ink. The carved surface is red and black. And the paint is chipping and peeling off on the surface of the top right corner. The back is stained black with patches of red and black. The back is stained black with patches of red and black. The back also has horizontal raised curved lines across the surface. 

Materials

Wood (beech or maple)

Measurements

20.9 cm L x 9.8 cm W x 2.5 cm H

Category

Category 8: Communication Objects