Block, Wood

Artifact

Accession Number:
2019.1.28c
Date
1912 to 1958
Description
It is a rectangular block of wood with a hand carved relief of the number "$" backwards (movable typeface). The relief is matte dark red. The carved down portion is marked with dark red, colour of wood evident and carving marks are evident. The back is entirely covered in glued on paper. The paper is yellowed and slightly marked with faded red pigment. 
Materials
Wood (basswood or pine)
Measurements
21.2 cm L x 20.1 cm W x 2 cm H
Category
Category 8: Communication Objects