Stamping block

This block stamps the word ‘Holland’ and was part of a larger official stamp used by Customs officials at Exeter quay. Exeter had strong trade links with Holland where much woollen cloth was exported.

Object Summary

Accession Loan No.
1894/2/25
Category
Antiquities
Collection Class
Social and industrial history
Collection Area Region
Northern Europe
Material
wood
Common Name
stamping block
Simple Name
stamp
Period Classification
George III (1760-1811)

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stamping block, ‘Holland’