Block, Wood
Artifact
Accession Number:
2018.1.100e
Date
1912 to 1958Description
It is a rectangular block of wood with a hand carved relief of the number "8" (movable typeface). the relief is red and the carved down portion is a rust matte colour. There is also a medium/large spot of the dark blue and pink pigment. The back must have been part of another block has the surface is covered in six partial letters. The letters are carved (uses negative space) and the relief surface is entirely covered in red and black pigment. Materials
Wood (basswood or pine)Measurements
48.5 cm L x 20.9 cm W x 1.8 cm H Category
Category 8: Communication Objects