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- Robert Adams 1917–1984
- Title
- Embossing block
- Date
- [1970s]
- Dimensions
- 184 × 325 mm
- Description
- A 'metalized' hardboard block, with a composition of rectangular strips under the silver metal skin. The block was for an embossed, white, paper print made in the 1970s (Tate P77051).
- Format
- 3D object
- Collection
- Tate Archive
- Acquisition
- Presented by Mrs Pat Adams, widow of the artist, and her daughter Mrs Mary Adams Weatherhead, in 1984 and 1990.
- Reference
- TGA 8421/3/13
Archive context
- Personal papers and artworks of Robert Adams TGA 8421 (44)
- Maquettes and 3D objects TGA 8421/3 (12)
- Embossing block TGA 8421/3/13
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