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Printing-matrix
Printing-Block
Woodblock

Object number

LDSAL2022.1.169

Production date

19th century

Material

wood
paper

Technique

Carving
Wood Engraving (Process)

Dimensions

height: 32mm
width: 27mm
depth: 25mm

Location

Burlington House -

References

Reference details

pp. 384-411

Reference (free text)

Thursday, December 9th, 1869, Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of London, Volume 4, June 1870.

Reference association

illustrated

Reference note

Image printed on p. 387.
    Rectangular wooden printing block showing:- Obverse: carved and engraved design depicting a seal impression found on a 13th century legal charter from Edmonton, North London; with legend and a central monogram within an octagram, comprising a cross and possibly the letters 'MARIA V'. Ink residue remaining on surface. Reverse: printer's waste paper attached to surface.
    Digitised thanks to the kind donation of Mr Julian Mitchell FSA.