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Printing-matrix
Printing-Block
Woodblock

Object number

LDSAL2022.1.22

Production date

19th century

Production place

London

Material

wood

Technique

Carving
Wood Engraving (Process)

Dimensions

height: 87mm
width: 71mm
depth: 25mm

Location

Burlington House -

Inscriptions

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P. W. WILLIAMSON
MANUFACTURER
80 FLEET ST

Inscriber role/association

manufacturer

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?

Inscriber role/association

Unknown

Inscription content

Arch.45. P434

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Publication reference

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A45

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Publication reference

References

Reference details

pp. 427-461

Reference (free text)

XXII.—Remarks on some Charters and other Documents relating to the Abbey of Robertsbridge, in the County of Sussex, in the possession of the Rev. J. H. Blunt, M.A., F.S.A., Archaeologia, Volume 45 (Issue 2), 1880.

Reference association

illustrated

Reference note

Image printed on p. 434.
    Rectangular wooden printing block showing:- Obverse: carved and engraved design depicting pendant seal of John of Brittany, Earl of Richmond (1315); with a central device of a knight on horseback. Ink residue remaining on surface. Reverse: manufacturer's stamp on surface of wood, along with illegible handwritten inscription, and criss-cross design carved into surface.
    Digitised thanks to the kind donation of Prof. Richard Rastall FSA.