Block, Wood
Artifact
Accession Number:
2018.1.73h
Date
1912 to 1958Description
It is a rectangular block of wood with a hand carved relief of the number "6" or "9" (movable typeface). The surface appears to be varnished or stained. The relief is a combination of red, black and Burgundy. Grain of wood is evident underneath the ink. The carved down surface is dark red, rough and covered in a layer of dust. The back is a combination of black, Burgundy with patches of faint white. Chipping on right and left side and surface scratched. Materials
Wood (basswood or pine)Measurements
60.7 cm L x 23 cm W x 2 cm H Category
Category 8: Communication Objects