Printing-matrix
Printing-Block
Woodblock
Object number
LDSAL2022.1.157
Production date
19th century
Material
wood
paper
paper
Technique
Carving
Wood Engraving (Process)
Wood Engraving (Process)
Dimensions
height: 51mm
width: 40mm
depth: 25mm
width: 40mm
depth: 25mm
Location
Burlington House -
Inscriptions
Inscription content
P4
Inscriber role/association
Publication reference
References
Reference details
pp. 36-43
Reference (free text)
Thursday, December 5th, 1867, Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of London, Volume 4, June 1870.
Reference association
illustrated
Reference note
Image printed on p. 39.
Rectangular wooden printing block showing:-
Obverse: carved and engraved design depicting a pewter cup, or similar type vessel, with a thin body and wide rim and base; from a church in Porthkerry, Barry, Vale of Glamorgan. Ink residue remaining on surface.
Reverse: printer's waste paper attached to surface.
Digitised thanks to the kind donation of Dr David Bryden FSA.