Not on display

Printing Block

1980 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Printing block cast in metal with a pattern repeat 2.5 inches square of 13 tiny paisley cones pointing in different directions to fit closely together.

Object details

Category
Object type
Materials and techniques
Cast metal
Brief description
Printing block cast in metal, made by David Evans and Co. Ltd., England, 1980
Physical description
Printing block cast in metal with a pattern repeat 2.5 inches square of 13 tiny paisley cones pointing in different directions to fit closely together.
Dimensions
  • Width: 3.375in
  • Length: 3.125in
Credit line
Given by David Evans Ltd
Object history
This was probably intended for printing a silk handkerchief, but was discrded because of slight warping of the base of the moulf.
Collection
Accession number
T.428-1980

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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