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Printing-matrix
Printing-Block
Woodblock

Object number

LDSAL2022.1.227

Production date

19th century

Material

wood
paper

Technique

Carving
Wood Engraving (Process)

Dimensions

height: 77mm
width: 48mm
depth: 25mm

Location

Burlington House -

Inscriptions

Inscription content

No. 3 [Panel?]

Inscriber role/association

Unknown

References

Reference details

pp. 491-497

Reference (free text)

Thursday, April 3rd, 1873, Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of London, Volume 5, April 1873.

Reference association

illustrated

Reference note

Image printed on p. 496.
    Rectangular wooden printing block showing:- Obverse: carved and engraved design depicting Anglo-Saxon object from Soham, Cambridgeshire, consisting of two key-shaped attachments hanging from a circular chain, speculated as being a chatelaine, or belt hook. Ink residue remaining on surface. Reverse: printer's waste paper with print of image on obverse attached to surface.
    Digitised thanks to the kind donation of Dr Edward Harris MBE FSA.