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Printing-matrix
Printing-Block
Woodblock

Object number

LDSAL2022.1.222

Production date

19th century

Material

wood
copper alloy
paper

Technique

Carving
Wood Engraving (Process)

Dimensions

height: 53mm
width: 55mm
depth: 26mm

Location

Burlington House -

References

Reference details

pp. 391-419

Reference (free text)

Thursday, January 23rd, 1873, Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of London, Volume 5, April 1873.

Reference association

illustrated

Reference note

Image printed on p. 406.
    Square wooden printing block with copper alloy overlay showing:- Obverse: carved and engraved design depicting bronze bracelet or armlet from the Isles of Scilly. Ink residue remaining on surface. Reverse: printer's waste paper, with trace of print of the image on the obverse attached to surface.
    Digitised thanks to the kind donation of Dr Leo John De-Freitas.