Original woodblock by Moore & Williamson, engraving of H.H. Stephenson c.1863
Object Type
Artwork/Production and mounting equipment/Printing block
Date Used
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 Surrey cricketer Heathfield Stephenson, posing with a bat and wicket. Engraver's name features, in reverse, at lower left corner. Verso "Stephenson" written in two different hands. Also verso 1987 Christie's auction label "Lot395/2". Another label with handwritten "H.H. Stephenson c.186- [3?]". Stamped into a l.l. woodblock "Williamson & Son/Picket Place/Strand".
Measurements
0 - Whole: H: 349 W: 241 D: 22mm (H: 13 3/4 W: 9 1/2 D: 7/8")
Associated Person
Date Used
1863
Location
In storage
Registration No
M6881.2
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