Block, Wood

Artifact

Accession Number:
2018.1.58b
Date
1912 to 1958
Description
It is a rectangular block of wood with a hand carved relief of the letter "B" backwards. The relief is varnished and the surface is dark brown/ burgundy. The back is worn and marked with dark red, red, brown and faded black ink. Chipping on the bottom and top edges. 
Materials
Wood (basswood or pine)
Measurements
29.5 cm L x 10.7 cm W x 2.5 cm H
Category
Category 8: Communication Objects