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1931

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Printing Block

This is a Printing block. It is dated 1850–75 and we acquired it in 1931. Its medium is walnut wood, brass. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Eleanor Garnier Hewitt and Sarah Cooper Hewitt. It is credited Gift of Eleanor and Sarah Hewitt.

Its dimensions are

H x W x D (a): 30 x 30 x 4.5 cm (11 13/16 x 11 13/16 x 1 3/4 in.)

Cite this object as

Printing Block; walnut wood, brass; H x W x D (a): 30 x 30 x 4.5 cm (11 13/16 x 11 13/16 x 1 3/4 in.); Gift of Eleanor and Sarah Hewitt; 1931-71-24-a

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