W. Stephen Thomas Printing Block, Circa 1900
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of single and group printing blocks and plates commissioned for use by the Academy of Natural Sciences. The plates and blocks range from animal figures, signature plates, letterhead, to special invitations. The printing blocks are made of wood with metal outlines fastened to the wood. There are solid metal printing plates and also metal roller printing plates. Each block or plate has a general note attached to it with more detail.
Dates
- Circa 1900
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open for research.
Extent
From the Collection: 10 linear_inches
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
General
The printing block is small, rectangular, and made from metal. The block reads: W. Stephen Thomas, Director of Education, The Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia. The block came inside of an evelope that stated what the printing block reads.
Repository Details
Part of the Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University Repository
1900 Benjamin Franklin Parkway
Philadelphia PA 19103 USA
215-299-1075
215-299-1144 (Fax)
archives@ansp.org