Block, Wood

Artifact

Accession Number:
2018.1.73f
Date
1912 to 1958
Description
It is a rectangular block of wood with a hand carved relief of the number "" backwards (movable typeface). Entire surface is dark red and appears to be stained or varnished. The carved down portion is pitted and rough. The back is black and dark red with patches of bright red. Chipping all along the right side. 
Materials
Wood (basswood or pine)
Measurements
60.8 cm L x 22.8 cm W x 2 cm H
Category
Category 8: Communication Objects