Printing-matrix
Printing-Block
Woodblock
Object number
LDSAL2022.1.284
Production date
19th century
Material
wood
paper
paper
Technique
Carving
Wood Engraving (Process)
Wood Engraving (Process)
Dimensions
height: 50mm
width: 48mm
depth: 25mm
width: 48mm
depth: 25mm
Location
Burlington House -
References
Reference details
pp. 457-465
Reference (free text)
Thursday, December 16th, 1875, Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of London, Volume 6, April 1876.
Reference association
illustrated
Reference note
Image printed on p. 459.
Square wooden printing block showing:-
Obverse: carved and engraved design depicting a circular portion from a church window in Herringfleet, Suffolk, showing an angelic figure within a smaller, slightly off centre circle, depicting a representation of the moon. Ink residue remaining on surface.
Reverse: printer's waste paper attached to surface.
Digitised thanks to the kind donation of Dr Edward Harris MBE FSA.