set of 1850s french “indienne” carved wood printing blocks

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At a brocante in Marseille, this little duo stopped us in our tracks! A set of antique French wood printing blocks, used to hand print cotton Indienne textile in France in the 1850 s. Intricately hand carved in tropical hardwood in India, they could still be used for block printing today. Works of art in their own right, and beautiful pieces of history, they would make a stunning addition to a shelf or cabinet of curiosities. dimensions: Rosettes5.5"L x 4.5"W x 2.5"HStarburst6"L x 5"W x 2.5"H Show more