{"product_id":"antique-letterpress-printing-block-a-good-cross-mule-and-horse-ohio-copyrighted-metal-engraving-plate-wood-mounted","title":"Antique Letterpress Printing Block - \"A Good Cross\" Mule and Horse Ohio Copyrighted Metal Engraving Plate Wood Mounted","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-hveid=\"CAAIGBAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eAntique Wood-Mounted Metal Letterpress Printing Plate – \"A Good Cross\" Ohio Illustration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-hveid=\"CAAIGRAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cbr data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-pl=\"|||[]\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eDiscover a fantastic piece of early American graphic design history with this antique \u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eletterpress printing block\u003c\/strong\u003e. This heavy, industrial-era block features a beautifully etched metal plate meticulously tacked down onto a thick, solid hardwood base. The illustration captures a classic piece of vintage agricultural humor, showing a mule and a draft horse standing side-by-side with mirrored postures. The bottom center features a reversed text stamp that reads: \u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\"A GOOD CROSS. (Copyrighted) OHIO\"\u003c\/strong\u003e—a clever historic pun playing on the cross-breeding of horses and donkeys.\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-hveid=\"CAAIGRAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-hveid=\"CAAIGhAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eDating from the \u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003elate 19th to early 20th century\u003c\/strong\u003e, this printing block was originally utilized in historical commercial publishing houses or newspapers to ink and print illustrations directly onto paper sheets. Today, these blocks are highly coveted as standalone sculptural art. They display exquisitely on open bookshelves, mantels, or desks, and double beautifully as rustic stamps, unique bookends, or historic textures for industrial-chic workspaces.\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-hveid=\"CAAIGhAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-hveid=\"CAAIGxAA\" data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eCondition Report (Industrial Salvage Patina):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"XSq4R KI3fJ\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-hveid=\"CAAIHBAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-hveid=\"CAAIHBAB\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eMetal Face:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent vintage condition. The etched illustration lines and fine halftone screen mesh textures remain crisp, deep, and beautifully raised. It features authentic localized surface oxidation and dark ink staining that accentuates the details.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-hveid=\"CAAIHBAE\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eHardwood Base:\u003c\/strong\u003e The thick wood backing block is structurally sound and sturdy. The reverse side shows gorgeous age-appropriate wear, ink stains, original scored cross-hatch layout pencil lines, and small remnants of a vintage paper label.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-hveid=\"CAAIHBAH\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eMounting:\u003c\/strong\u003e The metal plate remains firmly nailed around the edges to the wood block with no loose corners.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-hveid=\"CAAIHRAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eApproximate Dimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"XSq4R KI3fJ\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-hveid=\"CAAIHhAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-hveid=\"CAAIHhAB\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eWidth:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~6.75 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-hveid=\"CAAIHhAC\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~4.75 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-hveid=\"CAAIHhAD\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\" aria-owns=\"action-menu-parent-container\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eThickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~0.85 inches (standard type-high block profile)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Roots \u0026 Roost, Co","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51243422810337,"sku":null,"price":52.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/2435\/5297\/files\/IMG_7640_71f161d3-e7a6-4c91-945b-9b01140d35ee.jpg?v=1793386264","url":"https:\/\/www.rootsandroost.com\/products\/antique-letterpress-printing-block-a-good-cross-mule-and-horse-ohio-copyrighted-metal-engraving-plate-wood-mounted","provider":"Roots \u0026 Roost, Co","version":"1.0","type":"link"}