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Printing-matrix
Printing-Block
Woodblock

Object number

LDSAL2022.1.128

Production date

19th century

Material

wood
paper

Technique

Carving
Wood Engraving (Process)

Dimensions

height: 111mm
width: 37mm
depth: 25mm

Location

Burlington House -

References

Reference details

pp. 407-412; Fig. 1

Reference (free text)

Thursday, January 17th, 1867, Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of London, Volume 3 (2nd series), 1867.

Reference association

illustrated

Reference note

Image printed on p. 409.
    Rectangular wooden printing block showing:- Obverse: carved and engraved design depicting gravestone or sepulchral slab from Tarporley, Cheshire; with ornate floral design taking the shape of a crucifix, and an inscription in Latin bordering the design on either side. Ink residue remaining on surface. Reverse: printer's waste paper with type attached to surface.
    Digitised thanks to the kind donation of Dr David Bryden FSA.