Beyer Peacock Printing Block
A printing block with a surface image of a 60lb rail passenger locomotive built by Beyer Peacock for the Federated Malay States Railway. The railway operated in what is current day Malaysia.
The Federated Malay States were formed under British colonial rule in 1896. The Federated Malay States Railway operated from 1901–1948.
Details
- Category:
- Railways
- Object Number:
- Y1966.24.1.529
- Materials:
- wood (unidentified), copper (metal) and paper (fibre product)
- Measurements:
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overall: 50 mm x 100 mm x 23 mm,
- type:
- printing block
- credit:
- Gift of Beyer, Peacock and Company Limited