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Printing-matrix
Printing-Block
Woodblock

Object number

LDSAL2022.1.742

Artist/Designer/Maker

Cleghorn, J - Engraver

Production date

19th century

Production place

London

Material

wood

Technique

Carving
Wood Engraving (Process)

Dimensions

height: 55mm
width: 33mm
depth: 25mm

Location

Burlington House -

Inscriptions

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I Cleghorn

Inscriber role/association

Engraver

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WILLIA[MSON]
& S[ON]
[28]8 ST[RAND]

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manufacturer

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Soc. of Ant
[Ph?]

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Publication reference

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Publication reference

References

Reference details

pp. 131-134

Reference (free text)

Thursday, February 27th, 1851, Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of London, Volume 2 (1st series): Issue 26, 1853.

Reference association

illustrated

Reference note

Image printed on p. 132.
    Rectangular wooden printing block showing:- Obverse: carved and engraved design depicting Anglo-Saxon vase from Fairford, Gloucestershire; with bulbous teardrop-shaped decorations on the body, which is slightly globular, and horizontal bands around the neck. Ink residue remaining on surface. Reverse: two inscriptions on surface; engraver's signature, and manufacturer's mark, partly cut off by edge of the block.
    Digitised thanks to the kind donation of Dr Edward Harris MBE FSA.