Block, Wood
Artifact
Accession Number:
2019.1.30
Date
1912 to 1958Description
It is a rectangular block of wood with a hand carved relief of the letter "E" (movable typeface). The original coat of varnish is till evident and the pigment has naturally darkened with age/use. The relief is black and dark burgundy. The carved down portion is matte dark red and carving marks/dents evident. The back is almost entirely covered in brown, dark blue and black pigment. Materials
Wood (basswood or pine)Measurements
20.9 cm L x 13.7 cm W x 2.5 cm H Category
Category 8: Communication Objects