Block, Wood

Artifact

Accession Number:
2019.1.45
Date
1912 to 1958
Description
It is a small rectangular block of wood with a carved relief of the letter "O" or number zero (movable typeface). The pigment has naturally darkened and original coat of varnish is till evident. The relief surface is red, brown and auburn. The carved down portion is dark brown. The back is varnish and is dark brown, light brown and green tinge. Piece of ripped off glued on paper on the top right section. 
Materials
Wood (beech or maple)
Measurements
10 cm L x 4.3 cm W x 2.3 cm H
Category
Category 8: Communication Objects