Printing Block, Portrait of Thomas I. Starr, 1935-1954
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Artifact Overview
Thomas Irwin Starr (1903-1965), editorial director for publications at Michigan Bell Telephone Company, was an Abraham Lincoln scholar and collector of Lincolniana. He began collecting Lincoln-related materials at an auction in 1929. Starr went on write several books and articles about our 16th President. This printing block reproduces an image of Starr, probably used during his time working for Michigan Bell.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Printing block (Printing surface)
Date Made
1935-1954
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
66.143.769
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Copper (Metal)
Technique
Relief printing
Dimensions
Height: 1.75 in
Length: 1.0 in
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