Printing-matrix
Printing-Block
Woodblock
Object number
LDSAL2022.1.276
Production date
19th century
Production place
London
Material
wood
Technique
Carving
Wood Engraving (Process)
Wood Engraving (Process)
Dimensions
height: 23mm
width: 64mm
depth: 25mm
width: 64mm
depth: 25mm
Location
Burlington House -
Inscriptions
Inscription content
[P. W. WILLIA]MSON
[MANUFACTURER]
[80 FLEET ST]
[MANUFACTURER]
[80 FLEET ST]
Inscriber role/association
manufacturer
References
Reference details
pp. 116-124
Reference (free text)
Thursday, February 5th, 1874, Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of London, Volume 6, April 1876.
Reference association
illustrated
Reference note
Image printed on p. 119.
Rectangular wooden printing block showing:-
Obverse: carved and engraved design depicting an inscribed ribbon label found on a round brass dish, and supposedly showing the date 1487. Ink residue remaining on surface.
Reverse: trace of manufacturer's mark in bottom right corner.
Digitised thanks to the kind donation of Dr Edward Harris MBE FSA.