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Block, Printing

Object number2015.19.1

Manufacturer Liberty Engraving Company

OriginPittsburgh, PA

MediumWood/Metal/Paper/Adhesive

Credit LineGift of Women's Press Club of Pittsburgh

DescriptionPrinting block from the Women's Press Club of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Wood block with metal plate attached to the bottom by four nails, one in each corner. The plate has a raised image used for printing depicting a double-peaked mountain with a genie's lamp on one slope, all above a grassy area. Engraved name of organization is in reverse on plate. Side of wood block has engraved maker text all above a carved design.Dimensions0.938 x 0.938 x 1.125 in. (2.4 x 2.4 x 2.9 cm)
InscriptionsEngraved text "WOMEN'S / PRESS CLUB / OF / PITTSBURGH" is in reverse on plate.
MarksSide of wood block has engraved text "LIBERTY / NGRAVING CO / ST BLDG. PITTS. PA" all above a carved design.
Historical NotesWomen's Press Club of Pittsburgh printing block.

Related institution Women's Press Club of Pittsburgh (founded 1891)

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