Block, alphabet

Object/Artifact

-

Historic Hudson Valley

Name/Title

Block, alphabet

Entry/Object ID

MP.94.208

Description

Rectangular picture making block. Multi-colored chromolithograph prints on paper glued to each side of the block. The wooden block is nailed together along the border of the block. Block is hollow. Each broad side of the block has an outdoor scene. One side has a picture of a fox and her cubs eating a dead chicken; in the bottom left-hand corner the words: "The Fox Family". The opposite broad side has a picture of a brown horse pulling a green apple cart; small brown and white dog next to the house. Each long side has a bulldog standing on its hind legs dressed in a blue, red and yellow military uniform and holding a rifle. Each end has an upper and lower case letter. One end has the letter "U", and the other end has the letter "V".

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Unknown

Attribution

Maker

Date made

circa 1840 - 1890

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Inscription

Transcription

See description.

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Height

1-1/4 in

Width

2-1/2 in

Length

5 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 1 1/4 x 2 1/2 x 5 in. (3.2 x 6.4 x 12.7 cm)

Material

Nails, Wood, Paper

Condition

Notes

Remarks: Details of condition: Edges are worn on all sides. Paper is torn around all the edges. Colors are slightly faded. Nails are rusty.

General Notes

Note Type

StorageNote

Note

Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Montgomery Place, Maple Bedroom