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Printing Blocks (India)

This is a Printing blocks. It is dated 20th century and we acquired it in 1968. Its medium is wood and its technique is carved in relief. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Harvey Smith. It is credited Gift of Harvey Smith.

Its dimensions are

H x W (a): 18 x 12 cm (7 1/16 x 4 3/4 in.) H x W (b): 16 x 13.5 cm (6 5/16 x 5 5/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Printing Blocks (India); wood; H x W (a): 18 x 12 cm (7 1/16 x 4 3/4 in.) H x W (b): 16 x 13.5 cm (6 5/16 x 5 5/16 in.); Gift of Harvey Smith; 1968-135-62-a,b

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