Name/TitlePrinting Block
About this objectThis was used by Simpson the chemist (later Stearn Bros) in the late 19th century at Stowmarket., for the production of labels for "GAME PASTE", which was mixed on the premises by the warehouse man. The plate is divided into two panels, the first showing farmyard fowls, the second showing field birds.
Medium and MaterialsMade of zinc on wood.
Inscription and MarksMoulded on plate:
Trade Mark
Entered at Stationers Hall
MeasurementsLength: 4.7cm
Width: 2cm
Height: 2.3cm
(3/4 inch x 1 7/8 inches)
Object Typeprinting block
Object numberSTMEA:A.964
Copyright LicenceAttribution - Non-commercial (cc)