Printing Block, Portrait of Thomas I. Starr, 1935-1954
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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.
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
Printing block
Date Made
1935-1954
Keywords
United States, Michigan, Detroit
Printing blocks (Printing surfaces)
The Michigan Bell (Periodical)
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
66.143.768
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Copper (Metal)
Wood (Plant material)
Technique
Relief printing
Dimensions
Height: 2.0 in
Width: 1.0 in
Length: 1.0 in
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