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Printing block

1830-1850

Place madeUnited States, North America

PossiblyNew Jersey

Wood

Overall: 26 5/8 x 40 x 1 in. ( 67.6 x 101.6 x 2.5 cm )

Z.979

DescriptionPrinting block for bandbox or wallpaper with street scene, including fire fighters battling blaze, carved in relief; group of fire fighters in right foreground, one in left foreground, and one on rooftop at left, with hoses pointed at clocktower at top, just right of center; "PASSAIC COUNTY NATIONAL BANK" carved (inverted) on storefront at left; "PIAGET" carved (inverted) on storefront at right; printing surface stained black.

Markingscarved in relief: on obverse (inverted): "PASSAIC COUNTY NATIONAL BANK" and "PIAGET"

ClassificationsARTISTS' TOOLS & EQUIPMENT