Block, Wood

Artifact

Accession Number:
2018.1.105d
Date
1912 – 1958
Description
It is a square block of wood with a hand carved relief of the letter "D" (movable typeface). The relief is smooth/glossy as the original coat of varnish is still evident and the pigment has naturally darker with time and use. The relief surface is a combination of dark blue and dark brown. The carved down portion is dark blue and the carving marks are evident. The back is brown/Burgundy with patches of dark blue pigment. 1.3x20.8cm vertical line carving on the back. 
Materials
Wood (basswood or pine)
Measurements
20.8 cm L x 19.7 cm W x 2 cm H
Category
Category 8: Communication Objects