Printing Block, 'LOWESTOFT'

Made:
1893-1923 in Stratford
maker:
Great Eastern Railway
Printing Block, 'LOWESTOFT' Printing Block, 'LOWESTOFT' Printing Block, 'LOWESTOFT'
Printing Block, 'LOWESTOFT' Printing Block, 'LOWESTOFT' Printing Block, 'LOWESTOFT'

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Printing Block, Great Eastern Railway, engraved wood, image reversed, 'LOWESTOFT', from Stratford Printing Works.

Details

Category:
Tools of the Trade & Personal Accessories
Object Number:
1987-7543
Materials:
wood (unidentified)
Measurements:
overall: 26 mm x 72 mm
type:
printing block
credit:
British Rail, Clapham

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