Stead McAlpin & Co. Printing Blocks

Made:
1840-1941 in Carlisle

Two sets of wooden hand blocks with pattern made from raised metal inserts for printing multi-coloured designs on fabrics.

Set No. C7415 contaings 98 blocks, dating from 1840.

Set No. S5255 contains 4 block dating from 1941.

Details

Category:
Textile Industry
Object Number:
Y1981.35
Materials:
wood (unidentified), copper (alloy), metal (unknown) and textile
type:
printing blocks
credit:
Gift of The John Lewis Partnership

Parts