Block, Wood

Artifact

Accession Number:
2018.1.68k
Date
1912 to 1958
Description
It is a rectangular block of wood with a hand carved relief of the number "7" backwards. The relief is red and is either stained or varnished. Carved down portion is rough and is dark red. There is a small nail hole on the top edge and two on the bottom edge. The back is dark blue with patches of red. Appears to have been part go another block as it has six partial carved reliefs. 4.5 x15.5 cm piece of paper glued 0.5 cm from the top edge. 
Materials
Wood (basswood or pine)
Measurements
50.5 cm L x 15.5 cm W x 2.5 cm H
Category
Category 8: Communication Objects