Printing-matrix
Printing-Block
Woodblock
Object number
LDSAL2022.1.55
Production date
19th century
Material
wood
paper
paper
Technique
Carving
Wood Engraving (Process)
Wood Engraving (Process)
Dimensions
height: 110mm
width: 37mm
depth: 25mm
width: 37mm
depth: 25mm
Location
Burlington House -
References
Reference details
pp. 309-327
Reference (free text)
XII.—On an Examination of the Tombs of Richard II. and Henry III. in Westminster Abbey, Archaeologia, Volume 45 (Issue 2), 1880.
Reference association
illustrated
Reference note
Image printed on p. 327.
Rectangular wooden printing block showing:-
Obverse: carved and engraved design depicting leather riding glove from the grave of Richard II in Westminster Abbey, with index finger pointing upwards and middle finger bent at its phalange. Ink residue remaining on surface.
Reverse: printer's waste paper attached to surface.
Digitised thanks to the kind donation of Kingston University.