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Academy of Natural Sciences Printing Blocks and Plates

 Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: ANSP-2010-090-Artifact
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 20th Century

American Entomological Society Printing Blocks, Original Sketch, and Certificate Copy

 Collection — drawer: 84
Identifier: ANSP-2010-077-Artifact
Scope and Contents This collection contains two printing blocks from the American Entomological Society. The large printing block was made from a sketch of the same design. The large printing block is to create certificates for members of the society. A metal printing plate is attached to a wooden block for support. The printing plate reads: The American Entomological Society Philadelphia. There are twelve names that make up the border of the printing block. The names are: Cresson, Uhler, Fitch, Edwards,...
Dates: Circa 19th Century