Printing Block, Opening between London and Romford

Made:
1839 in unknown
maker:
Eastern Counties Railway

Printing block. copper on wood, Eastern Counties Railway, invitation to the preliminary opening of the railway line between London & Romford 18th June 1839, wooden block stamped 'M1485', part of Printing Block Collection from Stratford Printing Works.

Details

Category:
Tools of the Trade & Personal Accessories
Object Number:
1987-7538
Materials:
wood (unidentified) and copper (metal)
Measurements:
overall: 117 mm x 73 mm x 22 mm,
type:
printing block
credit:
British Rail, Clapham