Printing-matrix
Printing-Block
Woodblock
Object number
LDSAL2022.1.148
Production date
19th century
Material
wood
paper
paper
Technique
Carving
Wood Engraving (Process)
Wood Engraving (Process)
Dimensions
height: 121mm
width: 93mm
depth: 27mm
width: 93mm
depth: 27mm
Location
Burlington House -
Rectangular wooden printing block showing:-
Obverse: carved and engraved design depicting a cruciform-shaped object; with circular plates on opposing arms featuring one design of three sets of concentric circles, and another a solar-type motif. Ink residue remaining on surface.
Reverse: printer's waste paper attached to surface.
The designs on the circular plates are replicated in LDSAL2022.1.150.
Digitised thanks to the kind donation of Mr John Shillito.
Digitised thanks to the kind donation of Mr John Shillito.
