Printing-matrix
Printing-Block
Woodblock
Object number
LDSAL2022.1.289
Production date
19th century
Material
wood
paper
paper
Technique
Carving
Wood Engraving (Process)
Wood Engraving (Process)
Dimensions
height: 25mm
width: 27mm
depth: 25mm
width: 27mm
depth: 25mm
Location
Burlington House -
Inscriptions
Inscription content
Ant
Inscriber role/association
manufacturer
Inscription content
[illegible]
Inscriber role/association
Unknown
References
Reference details
pp. 519-530
Reference (free text)
Thursday, March 30th, 1876, Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of London, Volume 6, April 1876.
Reference association
illustrated
Reference note
Image printed on p. 523.
Square wooden printing block showing:-
Obverse: carved and engraved design depicting a circular seal impression from a 14th century deed or charter, showing the initial E surrounded by a legend. 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.