Date

1912 to 1958

Description

It is a rectangular block of wood with a carved relief of the number "1" backwards. The relief appears to be varnished or buffed and carved by machine due to the lack of errors and overall consistency. The relief is orange with patches of red and black. The carved portion is red and black underneath which is evident because the paint is extensively chipping and peeling off. The back is stained black with curved, raised line across the entire surface. 

Materials

Wood (beech or maple)

Measurements

20.8 cm L x 5.4 cm W x 2.4 cm H

Category

Category 8: Communication Objects