Printing-matrix
Printing-Block
Woodblock
Object number
LDSAL2022.1.744
Artist/Designer/Maker
Cleghorn, J - Engraver
Production date
19th century
Material
wood
Technique
Carving
Wood Engraving (Process)
Wood Engraving (Process)
Dimensions
height: 45mm
width: 20mm
depth: 24mm
width: 20mm
depth: 24mm
Location
Burlington House -
Inscriptions
Inscription content
I Cleghorn
Inscriber role/association
Engraver
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 the back of an Anglo-Saxon fibula, or brooch, from Fairford, Gloucestershire; in section; showing the pin and rounded hinges. Ink residue remaining on surface.
Reverse: engraver's signature handwritten on surface.
Digitised thanks to the kind donation of Dr Edward Harris MBE FSA.
