Printing Block Featuring Image of the CHARLES W. MORGAN

printing block

Print block of illustration of the CHARLES W. MORGAN by John F. Leavitt. Depicts starboard view of the MORGAN at sea with another unidentified whaling vessel in the background. Metal face is splattered with white residue from an unknown source. Edge of wood block attachced to the metal face is slightly stained from ink. Some black ink smudges seen on the back from handling. Printing block was found in the Village Exhibits workshop at the museum where they have been for many years. Previously used for some images in museum publications. Chris White brought them up to CSR around 2012 as potential collections objects. Found in the collection. Overall: 8 x 10 x 1 in.