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Printing-matrix
Printing-Block
Woodblock

Object number

LDSAL2022.1.147

Artist/Designer/Maker

Blight, J T - Artist

Production date

19th century

Material

wood
paper

Technique

Carving
Wood Engraving (Process)

Dimensions

height: 75mm
width: 96mm
depth: 25mm

Location

Burlington House -

References

Reference details

pp. 497-509

Reference (free text)

Thursday, May 16th, 1867, Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of London, Volume 3 (2nd series), 1867.

Reference association

illustrated

Reference note

Image printed on p. 500.
    Rectangular wooden printing block showing:- Obverse: carved and engraved design depicting a chamber of a fogou, a form of underground stone structure, in Treveneague, Cornwall; showing the location of stone slabs and masonry wall. Signed 'JB' at the bottom right. Ink residue remaining on surface. Reverse: printer's waste paper attached to surface.
    Digitised thanks to the kind donation of Professor Mark Schoenfield.