PRINTING BLOCK, Royal Perth Hospital, wood

H1996.384

Metal printing plate nailed in four corners to a wood veneer block. The block is made up of 5 thin layers of wood, glued together. There are large grooves cut on the faces of two opposing sides. The plate is round, and around the edge is written 'PERTH HOSPITAL/ WESTERN AUSTRALIA'. Inside is a shield with a central cross. In the top right facing corner is a silhouetted swan. There is a brick like turret/crown on top of the shield.

Department: 

History Department

Collection

History Collection

Collection Item Data

Accession Number: H1996.384
Accession Date: 7 Mar 2014
Credit: State Print

Material

Metal0 - Whole
Wood0 - Whole

Measurement

width38mm
depth4cm
height23mm

 

 

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