Block, Wood

Artifact

Accession Number:
2018.1.52b
Date
1912 to 1958
Description
It is a rectangular block of wood with a hand carved relief of the number "2" backwards. The surface is stained burgundy. On the wood of the carved down portion there is a large shallow hole on the left side. Likely occurred during original carving process as it is stained. The back is extensively stained with black and burgundy ink. 
Materials
Wood (basswood or pine)
Measurements
29.5 cm L x 11.1 cm W x 2.5 cm H
Category
Category 8: Communication Objects