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These two are produced by quite different technologies.
The CUB block is a photoengraving, mounted type-high on a block of wood.
The block of a Christmas decoration is typecast. That is, it was produced the same way as a piece of type. A matrix, mounted in a typecasting mould, carries the design instead of the shape of a letter. Production is then inexpensive. Many printers used to buy typecast ornaments of stock designs.
In the Museum's collection there are thousands of blocks, produced by the various methods.
Unfortunately, due to the Museum's lack of sponsorship, the majority of these items, in our store, are in jeopardy.
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