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Printing-matrix
Printing-Block
Woodblock

Object number

LDSAL2022.1.66

Production date

19th century

Material

wood
paper

Technique

Carving
Wood Engraving (Process)

Dimensions

height: 65mm
width: 102mm
depth: 25mm

Location

Burlington House -

References

Reference details

pp. 259-272

Reference (free text)

XIV.—On a Manuscript Book of Prayers in a Binding of Gold Enamelled, said to have been given by Queen Anne Boleyn to a lady of the Wyatt Family; together with a Transcript of its Contents, Archaeologia, Volume 44 (Issue 2), 1874.

Reference association

illustrated

Reference note

Image printed on p. 202.
    Rectangular wooden printing block showing:- Obverse: carved and engraved design depicting the gold binding of a sixteenth century prayer book, with an arabesque gold and enamel patterning, with two clasps to the side and two loops for suspension above. Ink residue remaining on surface. Reverse: printer's waste paper attached to surface.
    Digitised thanks to the kind donation of Kingston University.