Block, Printing
- Object Name:
- Block, Printing
- Object ID:
- 1946.005.01
- Date:
- 1895
- Description:
- Printing plate, copper on wood block. Plate prints a facsimile issue of the New England Courant. Banner on plate reads: "No. 80 THE / New England Courant / From Monday February 4 to Monday February 11, 1723". Engraved image of a ship, man on horse, and angel figure. Block letter "L" on right side of plate.
- Material:
- Metal
Copper
Wood - Dimensions:
- W-0.3 L-10.5 D-0.9 inches
- Provenance:
- First paper issued by Benjamin Franklin.
- Credit Line:
- Gift of Liberty Mutual Insurance
- Subjects:
- Printing blocks, Printing plates
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