Block, Wood

Artifact

Accession Number:
2019.1.29
Date
1912 to 1958
Description
It is a rectangular block of wood with a hand carved relief of the number "5" backwards (movable typeface). The relief is dark burgundy/purple and the carved down portion is a matte dark brown/purple and carving marks evident. The back appears to have been part of another block due to partial carvings on the back. The letters are "EASON" backwards. The relief/ negative space is matte teal green. 
Materials
Wood (basswood or pine)
Measurements
21 cm L x 10.6 cm W x 2.2 cm H
Category
Category 8: Communication Objects