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Description
Handcarved, handheld woodblock. Geometric half-drop design of pairs of rectangles that alternate directions. Each layer of wood is inscribed on its side: (from bottom to top) "HOLLY WOOD,"CHERRY WOOD," "PEAR WOOD." Half of the holly layer is missing. One
Time Period
19th century
Work Type
Textile printing woodblock
Materials/Techniques
Holly hardwood, cherry hardwood, pear hardwood, steel, glue
Document Type
Image