Functional object - Printers Blocks in box, c. 1950 - c. 1990

Historical information

These 11 printers blocks were used as formal identifiers on documentation for administrative, correspondence and publication, used especially mid 20th Century around the time of the Centenary in 1956/57. Some have inscriptions at the back (Coffey) or some pasted paper (one in Chinese).
They come in a metal box.

Significance

These printers blocks were used as formal identifiers on documentation. The various designs show the evolution of the Mission iconography and in particular the earlier designs of the Flying Angel logos featuring the angel of the Revelation. One block uses graphic design representing symbolic evolution of shipping from sail to container.

Physical description

Set of nine printers blocks of various sizes with Mission logo, centenary commemorative logo and flying angel logo.

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