Block, Wood
Artifact
Accession Number:
2019.1.8
Date
1912 to 1958Description
It is a rectangular block of wood with a carved relief of the letter "C" (movable typeface). The pigments have darkened with age and use. The relief surface is a deep burgundy and the carved down portion is a dark red. The carving marks/dents are evident on the carved down portion. There are two large cracks are forming from the bottom up. Grooves are evident so glue is losing ability/use and it is not the wood splitting. On the back the cracks are evident and larger on the back. The surface is varnished and discoloured by dirt/time. Marked with red and black pigment. The old accession number is also written in permanent marker on the bottom edge. Materials
Wood (basswood or pine)Measurements
61 cm L x 30.2 cm W x 1.8 cm H Category
Category 8: Communication Objects