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Printing Block; John Day; STMEA:1993-2.94

Name/TitlePrinting Block

About this objectA wooden block found with a type metal surface on which is engraved advertising matter for Day's Game Paste. Used for advertising in journals. The main motif is a cockerel in a country scene collecting various advertising pamphlets from a basket.

MakerJohn Day

Medium and MaterialsWooden back: Mahogany (?)
Printing face: Type metal

Inscription and MarksEngraved on face of block:
DAY'S GAME PASTE
THE GREAT CURE FOR ALL POULTRY

MeasurementsHeight: 102mm
Width: 66m
Thickness: 23mm

Object Typeprinting block

Object numberSTMEA:1993-2.94

Copyright LicenceAttribution - Non-commercial (cc)Attribution - Non-commercial (cc)

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