Block, Wood

Artifact

Accession Number:
2019.1.22
Date
1912 to 1958
Description
It is a square block of wood with a hand carved relief of the number "2" backwards (movable typeface). The relief is red and Burgundy. The carved down portion is red and the carving marks are evident. The back is dark red with specks/areas of black pigment. Small patch of paper on the top right corner. Carved "1" or "7" backwards on the bottom left section. 
Materials
Wood (basswood or pine)
Measurements
20.7 cm L x 19.8 cm W x 2.5 cm H
Category
Category 8: Communication Objects