Printing-matrix
Printing-Block
Woodblock
Object number
LDSAL2022.1.193
Production date
19th century
Material
wood
paper
paper
Technique
Carving
Wood Engraving (Process)
Wood Engraving (Process)
Dimensions
height: 73mm
width: 67mm
depth: 24mm
width: 67mm
depth: 24mm
Location
Burlington House -
References
Reference details
pp. 111-130
Reference (free text)
Thursday, March 23rd, 1871, Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of London, Volume 5, April 1873.
Reference association
illustrated
Reference note
Image printed on p. 115.
Rectangular wooden printing block showing:-
Obverse: carved and engraved design depicting front and underside views of a glass vessel, possibly a container for oil, from a church in Leicestershire. Ink residue remaining on surface.
Reverse: printer's waste paper attached to surface, covering handwritten inscription in black ink.
Digitised thanks to the kind donation of Dr Mandy Richter.