Printing blocks

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These thirty two lead printing blocks are marked with elaborate italic letters and various Art Deco motifs.

Thirty two lead printing blocks each marked with elaborate italic letters and Art Deco motifs, in a cardboard box

Art Deco, also called 'Style Moderne' originated in the 1920's and developed into a major style in Western Europe and the United States during the 1930's. The style intended to create a sleek and anti-traditional elegance.

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• Online ID: 000-100-102-990-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  T.1986.X.25
• Date: 20th century
  
• Material: Lead / cardboard. Inscription: [Elaborated italic letters and Art Deco motifs]
  Printing block / box
  
• Dimensions: Box 50 mm H x 110 mm x 85 mm
  
• What: Printing block / box
  
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