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
paper
Technique
Carving
Wood Engraving (Process)
Wood Engraving (Process)
Dimensions
height: 44mm
width: 32mm
depth: 24mm
width: 32mm
depth: 24mm
Location
Burlington House -
Inscriptions
Inscription content
P. W. WILL[IA]MSON
MANUFACTURER
63 FLEET ST
LONDON
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.