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Printing-matrix
Printing-Block
Woodblock

Object number

LDSAL2022.1.524

Artist/Designer/Maker

Pitt-Rivers, Augustus Henry Lane-Fox - Author

Production date

19th century

Production place

London

Material

wood
paper

Technique

Carving
Wood Engraving (Process)

Dimensions

height: 44mm
width: 32mm
depth: 24mm

Location

Burlington House -

Inscriptions

Inscription content

P. W. WILL[IA]MSON
MANUFACTURER
63 FLEET ST
LONDON

Inscriber role/association

manufacturer

References

Reference details

pp. 423-495

Reference (free text)

XXI.—Excavations at Mount Caburn Camp, near Lewes, conducted in September and October, 1877, and July, 1878, Archaeologia, Volume 46 (Issue 2), 1881.

Reference association

illustrated

Reference note

Image printed on p. 434.
    Rectangular wooden printing block showing:- Obverse: carved and engraved design depicting a comb used for weaving from Yarkand (Yarkant, modern day Xinjiang, China), which was displayed in the India Museum; showing a tall stem with a studded end, and a long, flat base. Ink residue remaining on surface. Reverse: manufacturer's mark stamped on surface.
    Digitised thanks to the kind donation of Dr Edward Harris MBE FSA.