Block, Wood

Artifact

Accession Number:
2018.1.68i
Date
1912 to 1958
Description
It is a rectangular block of wood with a hand carved relief of the number "9" or "6". The relief is varnished or buffed and is a combination of dark red and black. Carved down portion is dark red. The back is dark blue, blue with patches of red/ orange. Appears to have been part of another block as there are partially carved relief. Also has a 1.5x1cm carved groove on the back left side. 
Materials
Wood (basswood or pine)
Measurements
50.4 cm L x 15.5 cm W x 2 cm H
Category
Category 8: Communication Objects