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 DepartmentCollection
Accession Number: | H1996.384 |
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Accession Date: | 7 Mar 2014 |
Credit: | State Print |
Material
Metal | 0 - Whole |
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Wood | 0 - Whole |
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Measurement
width | 38mm |
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depth | 4cm |
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height | 23mm |
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