Printing Block, Opening of the Eastern Counties Railway

Made:
1839 in unknown
maker:
Eastern Counties Railway

Printing block, engraved metal on wood, Eastern Counties Railway, text about the arrangements for the Opening of the Eastern Counties Railway, announcement regarding the first train to Romford, 18th June 1839, wooden block stamped 'M834', part of Printing Block Collection from Stratford Printing Works.

Details

Category:
Tools of the Trade & Personal Accessories
Object Number:
1987-7457
Materials:
wood (unidentified) and metal (unknown)
Measurements:
overall: 78 mm x 67 mm x 22 mm,
type:
printing block
credit:
British Rail, Clapham

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