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1941

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Printing Block (USA)

This is a Printing block. It is dated 1825–50 and we acquired it in 1941. Its medium is wood, copper, brass. It is a part of the Textiles department.

Its dimensions are

H x W (largest): 13 x 12 cm (5 1/8 x 4 3/4 in.) H x W (smallest): 4.5 x 4 cm (1 3/4 x 1 9/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Printing Block (USA); wood, copper, brass; H x W (largest): 13 x 12 cm (5 1/8 x 4 3/4 in.) H x W (smallest): 4.5 x 4 cm (1 3/4 x 1 9/16 in.); 1941-87-1-a

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