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

Printing Block, Portrait of Thomas I. Starr, 1935-1954