Objektnummer
2002/25/3
Beskrivning
This printing block depicts 'The Lion' lawnmower manufactured by Ransomes, Sims & Jefferies Ltd. It is an engraved copper plated soft metal stamp, with the serial number '5274' and the letter 'R' stamped into the surrounding metal. It is riveted to a wooden block.
Fysisk beskrivning
printing blocks: wood, metal; good condition
Arkivhistorik
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 // 2002/25/3 - Copper plated soft metal stamp, serial number '5274', letter 'R' stamped into surrounding metal, riveted to wooden block, dimensions: 5 x 5.5 x 1.9cm (length x width x depth)...'
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