Hand printing block

Made:
circa 1920
Hand printing block

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Two printing blocks held together by string, c.1920

Details

Category:
Textile Industry
Object Number:
Y6000.61
Measurements:
85 mm x 58 mm x 52 mm,
type:
hand printing block

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