Block, Wood

Artifact

Accession Number:
2019.1.23
Date
1912 to 1958
Description
It is a square block of wood with a hand carved relief of the symbol "&" (movable typeface). The relief is a matte dark purple and carved down portion is matte brown but not entirely covered. The back is discoloured by dirt/grime and minority marked with faded red and black pigment. 
Materials
Wood (basswood or pine)
Measurements
21 cm L x 20.6 cm W x 2.2 cm H
Category
Category 8: Communication Objects