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Printing Block, 1850–75

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 (b): 39 x 35 x 5 cm (15 3/8 x 13 3/4 x 1 15/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Printing Block, 1850–75; walnut wood, brass; H x W x D (b): 39 x 35 x 5 cm (15 3/8 x 13 3/4 x 1 15/16 in.); Gift of Eleanor and Sarah Hewitt; 1931-71-24-b

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