Date

1912 to 1958

Description

It is a rectangular block of wood with a machine carved relief of the letter "E" (movable typeface). The relief is a combination of black and orange. The carved down portion is dark red with a layer of dust. The back appears to be glazed or varnished. Has remnants of ripped off glued on paper. Marked with black ink and has raised, curved lines across surface. 

Materials

Wood (beech or maple)

Measurements

25.3 cm L x 11.4 cm W x 2.5 cm H

Category

Category 8: Communication Objects