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Printing-matrix
Printing-Block
Woodblock

Object number

LDSAL2022.1.782

Artist/Designer/Maker

Cleghorn, J - Engraver

Production date

19th century

Material

wood
paper

Technique

Carving
Wood Engraving (Process)

Dimensions

height: 32mm
width: 40mm
depth: 25mm

Location

Burlington House -

Inscriptions

Inscription content

I. III 363

Inscriber role/association

Publication reference

References

Reference details

pp. 261-264

Reference (free text)

Thursday, March 6th, 1856, Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of London, Volume 3 (1st series): Issue 44, 1856.

Reference association

illustrated

Reference note

Image printed on p. 263.
    Rectangular wooden printing block showing:- Obverse: carved and engraved design depicting iron hat or helmet from Davington Priory, Kent; in a bell shape, consisting of a series of plated iron squares, and applied onto two pieces of canvas joined together. Signed 'Cleghorn' at the bottom right. 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.