Printing-matrix
Printing-Block
Woodblock
Object number
LDSAL2022.1.1712
Artist/Designer/Maker
Streatfeild, Thomas (Rev.) - Commissioner
Streatfeild, Thomas (Rev.) - Previous Owner
Streatfeild, Thomas (Rev.) - Previous Owner
Production date
pre-1836
Material
wood
paper
paper
Technique
Carving
Wood Engraving (Process)
Wood Engraving (Process)
Dimensions
height: 178mm
width: 71mm
depth: 26mm
width: 71mm
depth: 26mm
Location
Burlington House -
Inscriptions
Inscription content
Stone coffin-lid discovered in Chevening Church, 1835.
Easternmost.
Easternmost.
Inscription content
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Inscription content
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Inscription content
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Inscription content
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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:-
Obverse: carved and engraved design depicting stone coffin lid from St. Botolph's Church in Chevening, Kent; in a tapering rectangular shape containing a lozenge-shaped top end, with a crucifix in the centre, surrounded by foliage, on top of a long stem. Ink residue remaining on surface.
Reverse: print of image from the obverse attached to surface, partly covered by additional printer's waste paper.
Digitised thanks to the kind donation of Dr Judith Blezzard FSA.