Printing-matrix
Printing-Block
Woodblock
Object number
LDSAL2022.1.297
Production date
19th century
Production place
London
Material
wood
paper
paper
Technique
Carving
Wood Engraving (Process)
Wood Engraving (Process)
Dimensions
height: 76mm
width: 48mm
depth: 24mm
width: 48mm
depth: 24mm
Location
Burlington House -
Inscriptions
Inscription content
Pr[oceedi]ngs
Inscriber role/association
Publication reference
Inscription content
[P. W. ]WILLIAMSON
[MA]NUFACTU[RER]
[63/80] FL[EET ST]
[MA]NUFACTU[RER]
[63/80] FL[EET ST]
Inscriber role/association
manufacturer
Inscription content
Antiquaries
Inscriber role/association
Publication reference
References
Reference details
pp. 141-143
Reference (free text)
Thursday, February 15th, 1877, Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of London, Volume 7, December 1878.
Reference association
illustrated
Reference note
Image printed on p. 143.
Rectangular wooden printing block showing:-
Obverse: carved and engraved design depicting stone sculpture from Carlisle, representing a spiralling serpent wrapped around a fir cone. Ink residue remaining on surface.
Reverse: handwritten publication reference on surface partly obscured, along with stamp of the manufacturer.
Digitised thanks to the kind donation of Ms Victoria Sluka.