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Object Timeline

1925

  • Work on this object ended.

1957

  • We acquired this object.

2013

2025

  • You found it!

Printing Block (India), late 19th–early 20th century

This is a Printing block. It is dated late 19th–early 20th century and we acquired it in 1957. Its medium is wood and its technique is carved. It is a part of the Textiles department.

Its dimensions are

H x W x D: 15 x 11.5 x 6 cm (5 7/8 x 4 1/2 x 2 3/8 in.)

Cite this object as

Printing Block (India), late 19th–early 20th century; wood; H x W x D: 15 x 11.5 x 6 cm (5 7/8 x 4 1/2 x 2 3/8 in.); 1957-123-4

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