Printing-matrix
Printing-Block
Woodblock
Object number
LDSAL2022.1.81
Production date
19th century
Material
wood
paper
paper
Technique
Carving
Wood Engraving (Process)
Wood Engraving (Process)
Dimensions
height: 95mm
width: 41mm
depth: 25mm
width: 41mm
depth: 25mm
Location
Burlington House -
Inscriptions
Inscription content
Antiquaries
Inscriber role/association
Publication reference
References
Reference details
pp. 427-461
Reference (free text)
Thursday 16th June, 1864, Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of London, Volume 2 (2nd series), 1864
Reference association
illustrated
Reference note
Image printed on p. 429.
Rectangular wooden printing block showing:-
Obverse: carved and engraved design depicting rhombus-shaped flint javelin head, found at Winterbourne Stoke Down long barrow, Wiltshire. Ink residue remaining on surface.
Reverse: printer's waste paper attached to surface with handwritten inscription.
Digitised thanks to the kind donation of Mr John Owen FSA.