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Printing Block

This is a Printing block. It is dated 19th century and we acquired it in 1948. Its medium is wood. It is a part of the Textiles department.

It is credited Museum purchase through gift of Eleanor G. Hewitt.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 47.3 x 13.7 cm (18 5/8 x 5 3/8 in.)

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Printing Block; wood; H x W: 47.3 x 13.7 cm (18 5/8 x 5 3/8 in.); Museum purchase through gift of Eleanor G. Hewitt; 1948-21-4

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