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Printing-matrix
Printing-Block
Woodblock

Object number

LDSAL2022.1.570

Production date

19th century

Material

wood
paper

Technique

Carving
Wood Engraving (Process)

Dimensions

height: 156mm
width: 27mm
depth: 25mm

Location

Burlington House -

References

Reference details

pp. 25-36

Reference (free text)

Thursday, February 4th, 1892, Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of London, Volume 14, June 1893.

Reference association

illustrated

Reference note

Image printed on p. 35.
    Rectangular wooden printing block showing:- Obverse: carved and engraved design depicting possible twelfth century wood carving from church in Lastingham, North Yorkshire; showing a depiction of an open-mouthed serpent with scales and a wavy body running down the length of the wood. Ink residue remaining on surface. Reverse: printer's waste paper attached to surface.
    Digitised thanks to the kind donation of Mr A D Macdonald.