Block, Wood
Artifact
Accession Number:
2019.1.32
Date
1912 to 1958Description
It is a rectangular block of wood with a hand carved relief of the letter "M" or "W" (movable typeface). The pigment has naturally darkened with age/use and original coat of varnish is evident. The surface is a combination of dark blue and red. Carving marks/dent are evident on the carved down portion. The back appears to have been part of another block of wood. Carvings are unreadable. however, it could be the bottom part of an "R". The relief/negative space is sark blue and red. Materials
Wood (basswood or pine)Measurements
20.6 cm L x 27.8 cm W x 2.5 cm H Category
Category 8: Communication Objects