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Printing-Block
Woodblock

Object number

LDSAL2022.1.634

Production date

19th century

Material

wood
paper

Technique

Carving
Wood Engraving (Process)

Dimensions

height: 44mm
width: 41mm
depth: 25mm

Location

Burlington House -

References

Reference details

pp. 350-384

Reference (free text)

XXIV. Observations on the Origin and History of the Badge and Mottoes of Edward Prince of Wales. By Sir Nicholas Harris Nicolas, G.C.M.G., in a Letter addressed to Hudson Gurney, Esq., F.R.S., Vice-President, Archaeologia, Volume 31, 1846.

Reference association

illustrated

Reference note

Image printed on p. 371.
    Rectangular wooden printing block showing:- Obverse: carved and engraved design depicting coat of arms from roundel belonging to Edward VI, from St. Dunstan's Church, London; showing three feathers and the motto 'ICH DIEN' inside a scroll between the letters 'P' and 'E'; surrounded by a wreath of leaves and three roses; topped with a crown. Ink residue remaining on surface. Reverse: printer's waste paper attached to surface.
    Digitised thanks to the kind donation of Dr Edward Harris MBE FSA.