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1956

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2004

2025

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Printing Block

This is a Printing block. It is dated mid-18th–mid-19th century and we acquired it in 1956. Its medium is wood, metal. It is a part of the Textiles department.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 25 x 16 cm (9 13/16 x 6 5/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Printing Block; wood, metal; H x W: 25 x 16 cm (9 13/16 x 6 5/16 in.); 1956-104-3

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