Printing Block
19th century (made)
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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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| 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. |
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| Credit line | Given by Mr D. Eames |
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| Accession number | T.38-1978 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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