PRINTING BLOCK, 'POST OFFICE COMMUNICATIONS/ AUSTRALIA', wood
H1996.318
Metal printing plate nailed to wooden block; plate bearing the Australian coat of arms surmounting a figure of the Roman god Mercury (patron god of messages/communication) within a circle - periphery of circle features the words 'POST OFFICE/COMMUNICATIONS'. Base of wooden block bears indecipherable writing in lead pencil.
Department:
History DepartmentCollection
Accession Number: | H1996.318 |
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Accession Date: | 13 Feb 2014 |
Credit: | State Print |
Material
Metal | 0 - Whole |
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Wood | 0 - Whole |
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Measurement
length | 36mm |
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width | 25mm |
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height | 21mm |
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