Printing-matrix
Printing-Block
Woodblock
Object number
LDSAL2022.1.1502
Artist/Designer/Maker
Streatfeild, Thomas (Rev.) - Commissioner
Streatfeild, Thomas (Rev.) - Previous Owner
Streatfeild, Thomas (Rev.) - Previous Owner
Production date
pre-1836
Material
wood
paper
paper
Technique
Carving
Wood Engraving (Process)
Wood Engraving (Process)
Dimensions
height: 19mm
width: 54mm
depth: 24mm
width: 54mm
depth: 24mm
Location
Burlington House -
Inscriptions
Inscription content
HENRY BOTELER,
Jan. [4] 24. 1566. 9. Eliz
Jan. [4] 24. 1566. 9. Eliz
References
Reference (free text)
Streatfeild, Thomas; Excerpta Cantiana: being the prospecture of a history of Kent; London: 1836.
Reference association
illustrated
Reference note
The image is printed on a sheet of proofs, stored in a compartment in the inner sleeve of the book cover.
Rectangular wooden printing block showing:- carved and engraved design depicting signature of Henry Boteler (Butler), from Hatfield Woodhall, Hertfordshire, from 1566. Ink residue remaining on surface. Printed signature glued to reverse face of block.
Digitised thanks to the kind donation of Dr Edward Harris MBE FSA.