Block, Wood

Artifact

Accession Number:
2018.1.92b
Date
1912 to 1958
Description
It is a rectangular block of wood with a hand carved relief of the letter "B" (movable typeface). The pigment has naturally darkened with time/use and the original coat of varnish is evident. The relief is orange/red and burgundy and the carved down portion is burgundy and black. The back is discoloured and marked with faded black, brown and red pigment. Has curved raised horizontal lines across the surface. 
Materials
Wood (beech or maple)
Measurements
38 cm L x 13.2 cm W x 2.4 cm H
Category
Category 8: Communication Objects