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Printing-matrix
Printing-Block
Woodblock

Object number

LDSAL2022.1.485

Production date

19th century

Material

wood
paper

Technique

Carving
Wood Engraving (Process)

Dimensions

height: 174mm
width: 71mm
depth: 27mm

Location

Burlington House -

References

Reference details

pp. 360-374

Reference (free text)

Thursday, April 4th, 1889, Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of London, Volume 12, June 1889.

Reference association

illustrated

Reference note

Image printed on p. 371.
    Rectangular wooden printing block showing:- Obverse: carved and engraved design depicting fifteenth century monumental brass rubbing from church in Ampton, Suffolk; showing a female figure in a robe and wearing a headdress, with hands joined; and a shield, divided in four, containing coat of arms underneath. Ink residue remaining on surface. Reverse: printer's waste paper with print of image on the obverse attached to surface.
    Digitised thanks to the kind donation of Dr Leo John De-Freitas.