Printing-matrix
Printing-Block
Woodblock
Object number
LDSAL2022.1.83
Production date
19th century
Material
wood
paper
paper
Technique
Carving
Wood Engraving (Process)
Wood Engraving (Process)
Dimensions
height: 52mm
width: 100mm
depth: 25mm
width: 100mm
depth: 25mm
Location
Burlington House -
References
Reference details
pp. 280-288
Reference (free text)
Thursday, June 18th, 1863, Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of London, Volume 2 (2nd series), 1864
Reference association
illustrated
Reference note
Image printed on p. 283.
Rectangular wooden printing block showing:-
Obverse: carved and engraved design depicting facsimiles of prehistoric wooden objects from Hollingbourne, Kent, described as weapons; including an 'axe' with a curved handle and a round hole on the body, with an illustration of its section above accompanied by a caption; and smaller 'knife' or 'sword' engraved at the bottom. Ink residue remaining on surface.
Reverse: traces of printer's waste paper attached to surface.
The object depicted in the Proceedings, illustrated using this printing block, now forms part of the Museum collection at Burlington House (LDSAL888).
Digitised thanks to the kind donation of Mr Robert Weaver FSA.
Digitised thanks to the kind donation of Mr Robert Weaver FSA.
