Block, Wood

Artifact

Accession Number:
2018.1.53w
Date
1912 to 1958
Description
It is a rectangular block of wood with a hand carved relief of the letter "W" or "M". The relief appears to be varnished but has been sanded off in areas. The surface is dark blue. The back is marked with dark blue, black and red ink. Straight down the middle is a 1cm deep carved thin line  across the block vertically (purpose unknown). 
Materials
Wood (basswood or pine)
Measurements
37.7 cm L x 32.8 cm W x 2.1 cm H
Category
Category 8: Communication Objects