Block, Wood

Artifact

Accession Number:
2019.1.21r
Date
1912 to 1958
Description
It is a rectangular block of wood with a hand carved relief of the letter "S" (movable typeface). The relief is dark burgundy with a cluster of fingerprints on the surface. The carved down portion is dark blue and burgundy with areas of orange/red. The back is only minorly marked with faded blue and black pigment. 
Materials
Wood (basswood or pine)
Measurements
20.7 cm L x 17.9 cm W x 2.1 cm H
Category
Category 8: Communication Objects