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Printing-matrix
Printing-Block
Woodblock

Object number

LDSAL2022.1.396

Production date

19th century

Material

wood
paper

Technique

Carving
Wood Engraving (Process)

Dimensions

height: 51mm
width: 36mm
depth: 26mm

Location

Burlington House -

References

Reference details

pp. 360-372

Reference (free text)

Thursday, June 28th, 1883, Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of London, Volume 9, June 1883

Reference association

illustrated

Reference note

Image printed in a plate on p. 370, next to near-identical object (LDSAL2022.1.395).
    Rectangular wooden printing block showing:- Obverse: carved and engraved design depicting the counterseal of the city of Winchester, with central inscription in three lines; a mark through an 'L' in the third line; a crucifix above; and a fleur-de-lis design underneath. 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.