Date

1912 to 1958

Description

It is a rectangular block of wood with a carved relief of the number "6" backwards. Unlike blocks 2018.1.1-2018.1.40, these blocks appear to be carved by machine rather than hand as it lacks errors and is consistent. The surface is stained with brown/yellow and carved down portion has a layer of dirt. The lack of overall ink stains suggests that this block was not regularly used. The back is lightly marked with black ink. 

Materials

Wood (beech or maple)

Measurements

25.5 cm L x 14 cm W x 2 cm H

Category

Category 8: Communication Objects