Block, wood

Artifact

Accession Number:
2019.1.78
Date
1912 – 1958
Description
It is a rectangular block of wood with a hand carved relief of a show/circus poster. Stained mid-night blue, there is a woman with her hands raised and in a body suit. She is the length of the poster. To the right the word "CONKLIN" is vertically carved backwards. A scene with Farris shell and tents with the words "WORLDS FINEST" backwards. The back is discoloured by dirt/grime and marked with dark blue and red pigment. 
Materials
Wood (basswood or pine)
Measurements
83.6 cm L x 65.5 cm W x 1.7 cm H
Category
Category 8: Communication Objects