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Printing-matrix
Printing-Block
Woodblock

Object number

LDSAL2022.1.567

Production date

19th century

Material

wood
paper

Technique

Carving
Wood Engraving (Process)

Dimensions

height: 154mm
width: 89mm
depth: 25mm

Location

Burlington House -

References

Reference details

pp. 15-18

Reference (free text)

Thursday, December 17th, 1891, Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of London, Volume 14, June 1893.

Reference association

illustrated

Reference note

Image printed on p. 17.
    Rectangular wooden printing block showing:- Obverse: carved and engraved design depicting buttress on the transept wall from church in Frampton; Lincolnshire; showing a trefoil within the gable; topped with a fleur-de-lis; with an inscription at the centre in Middle English; and a carving of a male figure's head at the bottom. Ink residue remaining on surface. Reverse: printer's waste paper with type attached to surface.
    Digitised thanks to the kind donation of Miss Nicola Hensall.