Número del objeto
2002/25/7
Descripción
This printing block depicts a 12" 'Atlas' lawnmower manufactured by Ransomes, Sims & Jefferies Ltd. It is an engraved copper plated soft metal stamp, with a raised unfinished surface and the serial number '17483'. It is riveted to an irregular shaped wooden block.
Descripción física
printing blocks: wood, metal; good condition
Historia del archivo
MERL 'Handwritten accession' form (Museum of English Rural Life) – 'PRINTING BLOCKS // Description // 13 Printing blocks, all depicting lawnmowers manufactured by Ransomes, nine of which are attached to wooden blocks. // Dimensions // (see separate sheet for details) // Associated information // These items were deposited in 1989, but were found in 2002 to be unaccessioned, hence the '2002' accession number - // [insert] 5 more added unknown provenance 2002/25/14-18', MERL miscellaneous note - 'Printing blocks 2002/25/1-13 // All depicting Ransomes lawnmowers // 2002/25/7 - 'Copper plated soft metal stamp with serial number 17483, unfinished surface around stamp, riveted to irregular shaped wooden block, dimensions: 9.5 x 6.2 x 2cm (max. length x max. width x depth)...'
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