Date

1912 to 1958

Description

It is a rectangular block of wood with a carved relief of the number "6" 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 black, red, brown and dull orange ink with white spots. The carved down portion is black and red coloured. The back is patchily stained with black and red ink and has curved raised horizontal lines across the surface. 

Materials

Wood (beech or maple)

Measurements

21 cm L x 10.2 cm W x 2 cm H

Category

Category 8: Communication Objects