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Printing-matrix
Printing-Block
Woodblock

Object number

LDSAL2022.1.87

Production date

19th century

Material

wood
paper

Technique

Carving
Wood Engraving (Process)

Dimensions

height: 17mm
width: 20mm
depth: 25mm

Location

Burlington House -

References

Reference details

pp. 242-252

Reference (free text)

Thursday, February 8th, 1866, Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of London, Volume 3 (2nd series), 1867.

Reference association

illustrated

Reference note

Image printed on p. 250. Note: woodblock originally stored in drawer labelled 'Pro. vol. 2'.
    Rectangular wooden printing block showing:- Obverse: carved and engraved design depicting small illumination of a bombard, or cannon, and five circular projectiles, reproduced from a manuscript detailing the history of French monarchies. Ink residue remaining on surface. Reverse: printer's waste paper attached to surface.
    Digitised thanks to the kind donation of Prof. Richard Rastall FSA.