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Three stereotype blocks employed in calico printing

Details

Category:
Textiles Machinery
Object Number:
1903-191
type:
printing blocks
credit:
Museum of Geology, Jermyn Street

Parts

Calico Printing Blocks and Case

Calico Printing Blocks and Case

2 pieces of calico printing blocks and case.

The larger piece depicts elements of nature and a floral pattern, while the smaller block depicts a geometric edge pattern.

Object Number:
1903-191/1
type:
textile printing block
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Calico Printing Blocks and Case

Calico Printing Blocks and Case

2 pieces of calico printing blocks and case. Both pieces depict designs based on nature with floral elements. The larger block depicts a main body print, while the smaller block depicts and edge print. The inside of the case features a stamp from the Museum of Practical Geology.

Object Number:
1903-191/2
type:
textile printing block
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Calico Printing Block and Case

Calico Printing Block and Case

Calico printing block and case. The block depicts elements of nature and a floral pattern.

The inside of the case features a stamp from the Museum of Practical Geology.

Object Number:
1903-191/3
type:
textile printing block
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Wooden Block

Wooden Block

Wooden Block

Object Number:
1903-191/4
type:
wood
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum