Original woodblock by Moore and Williamson, engraving of R.P. Carpenter c.1863
Object Type
Artwork/Production and mounting equipment/Printing block
Date Used
Circa 1863
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Object Detail
Brief Description
Twelve blocks of wood screwed together to form a large printing block. Features an engraving of the Cambridgeshire cricketer Robert Pearson Carpenter, posing with a bat. Engraver's name features, in reverse, at lower left corner. White sticker stuck to back has inscribed in blue biro "Carpenter". Also verso 1987 Christie's auction sticker "Lot 397/2".
Measurements
0 - Whole: H: 345 W: 241 D: 23mm (H: 13 9/16 W: 9 1/2 D: 7/8")
Associated Person
Date Used
Circa 1863
Location
In storage
Registration No
M6879.2
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