Object number
TN.2009.3271
Title
Bookplate Printing Block of Ashley-Cooper
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Ht x W x D: 2.4 x 5.8 x 3.3 cm
Description
Small, carved, copper metal printing block. Mounted on a wood block, backed with patterned paper. The block was produced for the bookplate of Ashley-Cooper’s library collection. Depicts five men playing cricket with early 19th century bats. Scorer seated in the right foreground. Tall fence in background with trees and a tall barn behind. Two prints in Picture Store, plan chest 3H
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UNUSED TEXT LABEL 2014
A copper book plate stamp
Collection of Ashley Cooper
Acquired by MCC, date unknown TN.2009.3271
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