Printing-matrix
Printing-Block
Woodblock
Object number
LDSAL2022.1.70
Production date
19th century
Material
wood
Technique
carved
Engraving
Engraving
Dimensions
height: 53mm
width: 75mm
depth: 26mm
width: 75mm
depth: 26mm
Location
Burlington House -
Inscriptions
Inscription content
Antiquaries
Inscriber role/association
Publication reference
References
Reference details
pp. 274-279.
Reference (free text)
Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of London, Volume 2, June 1864
Reference association
illustrated
Reference note
Image printed on p. 276.
Rectangular wooden printing block showing:-
Obverse: carved and engraved design depicting an illustration of standing stones and large slab supported and flanked by dry wall, found within Windmill Tump Long Barrow, Rodmarton. Ink residue remaining on surface.
Reverse: printer's waste paper with type attached to surface, and word 'Antiquaries' handwritten in brownish-red pencil.
Digitised thanks to the kind donation of Mr Alan Aberg FSA.