Printing-matrix
Printing-Block
Woodblock
Object number
LDSAL2022.1.1515
Artist/Designer/Maker
Streatfeild, Thomas (Rev.) - Commissioner
Streatfeild, Thomas (Rev.) - Previous Owner
Streatfeild, Thomas (Rev.) - Previous Owner
Production date
pre-1836
Material
wood
Technique
Carving
Wood Engraving (Process)
Wood Engraving (Process)
Dimensions
height: 36mm
width: 28mm
depth: 24mm
width: 28mm
depth: 24mm
Location
Burlington House -
Inscriptions
Inscription content
Sir Will.m Cecil
Nov. 20 - 10 Eliz
Nov. 20 - 10 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 Sir William Cecil, Lord Burghley, influential Elizabethan-era political figure; from c. 1567. Ink residue remaining on surface.
Digitised thanks to the kind donation of Dr Edward Harris MBE FSA.