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Printing Block

19th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Wooden textile printing block that was once used for printing one colour in a multi coloured textile pattern. In one corner there is a sketched looking peacock with its tail spread and flanked by mounds (or trees) covered with flowers. The rest of the block is filled with peacock feathers spreading from the opposite corner.


Object details

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Object type
Materials and techniques
Wood
Brief description
Printing block of wood, manufactured by United Turkey Red Co. Ltd, Great Britain, 19th century
Physical description
Wooden textile printing block that was once used for printing one colour in a multi coloured textile pattern. In one corner there is a sketched looking peacock with its tail spread and flanked by mounds (or trees) covered with flowers. The rest of the block is filled with peacock feathers spreading from the opposite corner.
Dimensions
  • Length: 14in
  • Width: 14in
  • Weight: 2.61kg
Credit line
Given by Mr D. Eames
Collection
Accession number
T.38-1978

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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