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Printing-Block
Woodblock

Object number

LDSAL2022.1.285

Artist/Designer/Maker

Utting, Robert Brooke - Engraver

Production date

19th century

Material

wood
paper

Technique

Carving
Wood Engraving (Process)

Dimensions

height: 63mm
width: 41mm
depth: 25mm

Location

Burlington House -

References

Reference details

pp. 393-406

Reference (free text)

Thursday, May 27th, 1875, Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of London, Volume 6, April 1876.

Reference association

illustrated

Reference note

Image printed on p. 400.
    Rectangular wooden printing block showing:- Obverse: carved and engraved design depicting an impression from an oval seal from Langley Priory, featuring a central representation of Jesus Christ under a canopy, holding a cross and orb, with a representation of Edward I presenting a church in a niche underneath. Legend around the border. Signed 'Utting' at the bottom. Ink residue remaining on surface. Reverse: printer's waste paper with proof of image on obverse attached to surface.
    Digitised thanks to the kind donation of Dr Edward Harris MBE FSA.