Block, Wood
Artifact
Accession Number:
2018.1.105k
Date
1912 – 1958Description
It is a square block of wood with a hand carved relief of the letter "L" backwards (movable typeface). The relief is smooth/glossy as the original coat of varnish is still evident. the pigment has naturally darkened with age and use. The surface is burgundy and dark brown. the carving marks/dents are evident in the carved down portion. The back is discoloured and marked with brown and burgundy pigment. Materials
Wood (basswood or pine)Measurements
21 cm L x 14.2 cm W x 2.4 cm H Category
Category 8: Communication Objects