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1949

  • Work on this object ended.

1994

  • We acquired this object.

2015

2025

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Printing Block (USA)

This is a Printing block. It was designed by Brents Carlton and made by Brents Carlton. It is dated ca. 1924 and we acquired it in 1994. Its medium is linoleum block. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Jessie B. Carlton and Carrie Carlton Helser. It is credited Gift of Jessie B. Carlton and Carrie Carlton Helser.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 23 x 15 cm (9 1/16 x 5 7/8 in.)

Cite this object as

Printing Block (USA); Designed by Brents Carlton (1903–1962); linoleum block; H x W: 23 x 15 cm (9 1/16 x 5 7/8 in.); Gift of Jessie B. Carlton and Carrie Carlton Helser; 1994-75-2

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