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Printing-matrix
Printing-Block
Woodblock

Object number

LDSAL2022.1.78

Production date

19th century

Material

wood
paper

Technique

Carving
Wood Engraving (Process)

Dimensions

height: 65mm
width: 55mm
depth: 24mm

Location

Burlington House -

References

Reference details

pp. 300-307

Reference (free text)

Thursday, November 26th, 1863, Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of London, Volume 2 (2nd series), 1864.

Reference association

illustrated

Reference note

Image printed on p. 305.
    Rectangular wooden printing block showing:- Obverse: carved and engraved design depicting the front of a Roman bone chape, or end of a scabbard, found in Wycomb, Gloucestershire; in a globular shape with a pointed end, with two crescent moon-shaped designs divided by a central line. Ink residue remaining on surface. Reverse: small fragment of printer's waste paper attached to surface.
    Digitised thanks to the kind donation of Canon Brian Lodwick FSA.