Block, Wood

Artifact

Accession Number:
2018.1.51a
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 buffed or varnished and carved by machine due to the lack of errors and overall consistency. The relief is coloured with brown, black and burgundy ink and carved down portion is red and black. The back is stained black with raised, curved and horizontal lines across. 
Materials
Wood (beech or maple)
Measurements
21 cm L x 5.4 cm W x 2.7 cm H
Category
Category 8: Communication Objects