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Printing-matrix
Printing-Block
Woodblock

Object number

LDSAL2022.1.709

Production date

19th century

Material

wood
paper

Technique

Carving
Wood Engraving (Process)

Dimensions

height: 157mm
width: 86mm
depth: 25mm

Location

Burlington House -

References

Reference details

pp. 136-139

Reference (free text)

Thursday, May 11th, 1882, Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of London, Volume 9, June 1883.

Reference association

illustrated

Reference note

Image printed on p. 138.
    Rectangular wooden printing block showing:- Obverse: carved and engraved design depicting bronze dagger sheath from Pilling Moss, in the borough of Wyre in Lancashire; showing its front and back views to the right and left respectively, and its side view at the centre showing a loop to accommodate a strap. 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.