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Printing Block (USA)
This is a Printing block. It is dated 19th century and we acquired it in 1925. Its medium is wood, metal. It is a part of the Textiles department.
Fine, linear components of block-printed designs were often created with copper strips and pins. The diagonal bars seen throughout this block were intended to mimic the distinctive diagonal effect of twill weave.
This object was
donated by
Advisory Council.
It is credited Purchased for the Museum by the Advisory Council.
Its dimensions are
H x W: 36.7 x 37.5 cm (14 7/16 x 14 3/4 in.)
Cite this object as
Printing Block (USA); wood, metal; H x W: 36.7 x 37.5 cm (14 7/16 x 14 3/4 in.); Purchased for the Museum by the Advisory Council; 1925-1-368
This object was previously on display as a part of the exhibition Paisley.
