Printing-matrix
Printing-Block
Woodblock
Object number
LDSAL2022.1.272
Production date
19th century
Material
wood
metal
metal
Technique
Carving
Engraving
Engraving
Dimensions
height: 93mm
width: 187mm
depth: 24mm
width: 187mm
depth: 24mm
Location
Burlington House -
Inscriptions
Inscription content
WOL[?]...
Inscriber role/association
Unknown
Rectangular wooden printing block with overlay showing:-
Obverse: carved and engraved design depicting seven lines of engraved text in a formal style; accompanied by two decorative designs, one an interweaving pattern of foil and criss-crossing lines, the other a solid quadrilateral object with rounded edges. Ink residue remaining on surface.
Reverse: illegible inscriptions handwritten in pencil on surface.
Digitised thanks to the kind donation of Dr Elaine Morris FSA.