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Block Print

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

One of 62 impressions from copper pin blocks used for printing textiles

Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
impression from copper pin block
Brief description
One of 62 impressions from copper pin blocks used for printing textiles at the Swaislands Print Works, Crayford, Kent, early in the 19th century.
Physical description
One of 62 impressions from copper pin blocks used for printing textiles
Credit line
Given by G. P. Baker
Bibliographic reference
Victoria and Albert Museum, Department of Engraving, Illustration and Design & Department of Paintings, Accessions 1924, published under the Authority of the Board of Education, London, 1926.
Collection
Accession number
E.268-1924

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Record createdJune 30, 2009
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