Printing-matrix
Printing-Block
Woodblock
Object number
LDSAL2022.1.359
Production date
19th century
Material
wood
paper
paper
Technique
Carving
Wood Engraving (Process)
Wood Engraving (Process)
Dimensions
height: 19mm
width: 43mm
depth: 25mm
width: 43mm
depth: 25mm
Location
Burlington House -
Inscriptions
Inscription content
6
Inscriber role/association
Publication reference
References
Reference details
pp. 1-72; Fig. 6
Reference (free text)
I.—Recent Researches in Barrows in Yorkshire, Wiltshire, Berkshire, etc., Archaeologia, Volume 52 (Issue 1), 1890.
Reference association
illustrated
Reference note
Image printed on p. 19.
Rectangular wooden printing block showing:-
Obverse: carved and engraved design depicting front and underside view of jet button from a barrow burial in Yorkshire, showing the conical shape of the button and perforations on the bottom. 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.