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Printing-matrix
Printing-Block
Woodblock

Object number

LDSAL2022.1.357

Production date

19th century

Production place

London

Material

wood
paper

Technique

Carving
Wood Engraving (Process)

Dimensions

height: 55mm
width: 84mm
depth: 26mm

Location

Burlington House -

Inscriptions

Inscription content

DR[AUGHTSMAN]

Inscriber role/association

manufacturer

References

Reference details

pp. 179-198

Reference (free text)

VIII.—On two fibulæ of Celtic fabric from Æsica, Archaeologia, Volume 55 (Issue 1), 1896.

Reference association

illustrated

Reference note

Image printed on p. 188.
    Rectangular wooden printing block showing:- Obverse: carved and engraved design depicting a Gallo-Roman fibula or brooch; with a tubular base, fibrous or wavy materials projecting outwards; with a circular attachment containing series of leaf-shaped and triangular designs. Signed 'C Praetorius' along the side. Ink residue remaining on surface. Reverse: printer's waste paper obscuring trace of manufacturer's stamp.
    Digitised thanks to the kind donation of Mr Bernard and Mrs Carol Webb.