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1952

  • Work on this object began.

1953

  • We acquired this object.

  • Work on this object ended.

2003

2015

2024

  • You found it!

Printing Block (India)

This is a Printing block. It is dated 1952–53 and we acquired it in 1953. Its medium is wood. It is a part of the Textiles department.

Its dimensions are

H x W x D: 40 x 80 x 22 cm (15 3/4 x 31 1/2 x 8 11/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Printing Block (India); wood; H x W x D: 40 x 80 x 22 cm (15 3/4 x 31 1/2 x 8 11/16 in.); 1953-199-1

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