Printing Block
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Printing Block

TitlePrinting Block
ArtistEurope
Date19th century 19th century
MediumCarved wood and metal pins
Classificationprinting blocks (printing surfaces)
OriginEurope Europe
Holding institutionArt Institute of Chicago
Credit lineGift of Mrs. Chauncey B. Borland
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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“Printing Block” is a work by Europe, dated 19th century. It is executed in carved wood and metal pins and classified as printing blocks (printing surfaces). This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).

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