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1940

  • Work on this object began.

1957

  • We acquired this object.

  • Work on this object ended.

2013

2015

2024

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Printing Block (India)

This is a Printing block. It is dated mid-20th century and we acquired it in 1957. Its medium is wood and its technique is carved. It is a part of the Textiles department.

Its dimensions are

H x W x D: 22.1 x 14.8 x 6.3 cm (8 11/16 x 5 13/16 x 2 1/2 in.)

Cite this object as

Printing Block (India); wood; H x W x D: 22.1 x 14.8 x 6.3 cm (8 11/16 x 5 13/16 x 2 1/2 in.); 1957-123-2

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