Date

1912 – 1958;

Description

It is a small rectangular block of wood with a carved (possibly by hand) relief of the letter "A" (movable typeface). The pigment appears to have naturally darkened with time/use. The surface is brown and red. The back is completely covered in light brown paper that is marked with black pigment and grime. 

Materials

Wood (beech or maple)

Measurements

8.4 cm L x 3.5 cm W x 2.4 cm H

Category

Category 6: Tools & Equipment for Communication