Printing-matrix
Printing-Block
Woodblock
Object number
LDSAL2022.1.438
Artist/Designer/Maker
Sulman, Thomas - Engraver
Production date
19th century
Production place
London
Material
wood
paper
paper
Technique
Carving
Wood Engraving (Process)
Wood Engraving (Process)
Dimensions
height: 135mm
width: 43mm
depth: 25mm
width: 43mm
depth: 25mm
Location
Burlington House -
Inscriptions
Inscription content
11, NEW COURT
CAREY ST
T. SULMAN
CHANCERY LANE,
LONDON, W.O.
CAREY ST
T. SULMAN
CHANCERY LANE,
LONDON, W.O.
Inscriber role/association
Engraver
References
Reference details
pp. 315-330
Reference (free text)
Thursday, February 24th, 1887, Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of London, Volume 11, June 1887.
Reference association
illustrated
Reference note
Image printed on a plate facing p. 316.
Rectangular wooden printing block showing:-
Obverse: carved and engraved design depicting back of a wooden figure of the Virgin Mary and Baby Jesus from a church in Yorkshire; showing a hollowed out section with a central depression; intended for use as a reliquary, with remnants of iron nails around the edges for a cover. Ink residue remaining on surface.
Reverse: two engraver's stamps on surface.
Back of LDSAL2022.1.439.
Digitised thanks to the kind donation of Mr George Woodman.
Digitised thanks to the kind donation of Mr George Woodman.
