Block, Wood

Artifact

Accession Number:
2018.1.51i
Date
1912 to 1958
Description
It is a rectangular block of wood with a carved relief of the number "2" backwards. The surface of the relief is stained orange with patches of black and red and black scratches. It appear to be polished or varnished and carved by machine due to the lack of errors and overall consistency. the carved down portion is dark red and is beginning to chip on the right side. The back is stained black with patches of red, brown and green ink. 
Materials
Wood (beech or maple)
Measurements
21.1 cm L x 10 cm W x 2.6 cm H
Category
Category 8: Communication Objects