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Printing Block (India)

This is a Printing block. It is dated 19th century and we acquired it in 1968. Its medium is wood and its technique is wood carved in relief. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Harvey Smith. It is credited Gift of Harvey Smith.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 21.5 x 17 cm (8 7/16 x 6 11/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Printing Block (India); wood; H x W: 21.5 x 17 cm (8 7/16 x 6 11/16 in.); Gift of Harvey Smith; 1968-135-57

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