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Printing-matrix
Printing-Block
Woodblock

Object number

LDSAL2022.1.1528

Artist/Designer/Maker

Streatfeild, Thomas (Rev.) - Commissioner
Streatfeild, Thomas (Rev.) - Previous Owner

Production date

pre-1836

Material

wood

Technique

Carving
Wood Engraving (Process)

Dimensions

height: 45mm
width: 57mm
depth: 24mm

Location

Burlington House -

Inscriptions

Inscription content

Henry, Ld. Cobham.
1598

Inscription content

1592

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 Henry Brooke, Lord Cobham; Knight of the Garter; from 1598; implicated in the conspiracy to depose James I in 1603. Ink residue remaining on surface.
    Digitised thanks to the kind donation of Dr Edward Harris MBE FSA.