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Block, Printing

Object number2015.58.13

Manufacturer Iron City Photo Engraving Company

Datec. 1920

OriginPittsburgh, PA

MediumWood/Metal/Ink/Graphite

Credit LineGift of Birmingham United Church of Christ

DescriptionPrinting block consisting of a rectangular wood block with a rectangular metal plate mounted on top by 18 nails around the perimeter. The plate contains an image of a church, the church has a rooster weathervane at the top. Handwritten in ink on the back of the block is descriptive text in cursive and underscored with a curved line. Text in the top left corner of the backside of the block in graphite and ink over graphite. Engraved maker text on the top edge and union information inside of a diamond shape.Dimensions9.75 x 6.5 x 0.875 in. (24.8 x 16.5 x 2.2 cm)
InscriptionsHandwritten in ink on the back of the block is "Church" in cursive and underscored with a curved line

Text in the top left corner of the backside of the block includes "#" in graphite and "1" in ink over graphite.
MarksEngraved text on the top edge "IRON CITY PHOTO / ENGRAVING CO." and "596 I.P.E.U."; I.P.E.U. is inside of a diamond shape and stands for the International Photo-Engravers' Union of North America.
Historical NotesPart of a collection of items from the Birmingham United Church of Christ. The Birmingham United Church of Christ, originally chartered in June of 1846 as a United Evangelical Protestant Church, arose from the efforts of German-speaking residents living in the borough of Birmingham (now the South Side of Pittsburgh) who had worshipped at the Smithfield Street United Evangelical Protestant Church. Their first building was on Tenth and Bradford Street. In 1866, they laid the cornerstone for a brand new building at the corner of 17th and Jane Streets. In 1913, they began to conduct services in English as less and less congregants understood German. In 1924, the Birmingham Church joined other United Evangelical Protestant Churches in the General Council of Congregational Churches. In 1951, the church moved again to the South Hills on Ormsby Avenue, and in 1964, affiliated themselves with the Evangelical and Reformed Churches.

Previous owner Birmingham United Church of Christ

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