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Printing-Block
Woodblock

Object number

LDSAL2022.1.401

Production date

19th century

Material

wood
paper

Technique

Carving
Wood Engraving (Process)

Dimensions

height: 59mm
width: 36mm
depth: 26mm

Location

Burlington House -

Inscriptions

Inscription content

2 [...] [?]

Inscriber role/association

Unknown

References

Reference details

pp. 258-306

Reference (free text)

Thursday, February 3rd, 1887, Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of London, Volume 11, June 1887.

Reference association

illustrated

Reference note

Image printed on p. 260.
    Rectangular wooden printing block showing:- Obverse: carved and engraved design depicting latten (copper alloy) tap, with a spout in the shape of a 'monster's' head, with a rectangular perpendicular handle protruding from the body. 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.