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Printing-matrix
Printing-Block
Woodblock

Object number

LDSAL2022.1.159

Production date

19th century

Material

wood
paper

Technique

Carving
Wood Engraving (Process)

Dimensions

height: 37mm
width: 32mm
depth: 25mm

Location

Burlington House -

References

Reference details

pp. 48-59

Reference (free text)

Thursday, January 9th, 1868, Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of London, Volume 4, June 1870.

Reference association

illustrated

Reference note

Image printed on p. 51.
    Rectangular wooden printing block showing:- Obverse: carved and engraved design depicting a silver Roman fibula, or brooch, the ends of which form the heads of two dogs, or other similar animals, and bearing an inscription in Latin. Ink residue remaining on surface. Reverse: printer's waste paper attached to surface.
    Digitised thanks to the kind donation of Mr John Cruse FSA.