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Printing-Block
Woodblock

Object number

LDSAL2022.1.353

Production date

19th century

Production place

London

Material

wood

Technique

Carving
Wood Engraving (Process)

Dimensions

height: 42mm
width: 41mm
depth: 25mm

Location

Burlington House -

Inscriptions

Inscription content

266 [STRAND]

JOHN SWAIN & SON
DRAUGHTSMAN & ENGR[AVER]
266 STRAND

Inscriber role/association

manufacturer

References

Reference details

pp. 12-27

Reference (free text)

Thursday, December 9th, 1897, Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of London, Volume 17, June 1899.

Reference association

illustrated

Reference note

Image printed on p. 17.
    Square wooden printing block showing:- Obverse: carved and engraved design depicting one face of an ivory essence box found in Bristol, consisting of four concentric circles, decorated with smaller circles arranged semi-regularly within the overall design. Ink residue remaining on surface. Reverse: manufacturer's stamp on surface.
    Digitised thanks to the kind donation of Dr Edward Harris MBE FSA.