Printing Block, flag bearing Maltese Cross

Made:
1893-1923 in Stratford
maker:
Great Eastern Railway

Printing block, engraved wooden block, Great Eastern Railway, image reversed, detail of flag bearing Maltese Cross, part of Printing Block Collection from Stratford Printing Works.

Details

Category:
Tools of the Trade & Personal Accessories
Object Number:
1987-7626
Materials:
wood (unidentified)
Measurements:
overall: 31 mm x 36 mm x 22 mm,
type:
printing block
credit:
British Rail, Clapham

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