Printing blocks

Date: 1853 - 1953

Reference: Curios-033-014

Description: Printing blocks for photographic illustrations to jubilee history of St John's, Willis Street, Wellington. Quantity: 13 curio(s) in cardboard box. Physical Description: Printers' blocks for illustrations size varies Transfers: From Manuscripts & Archives - 1993.

Date: 1950 - 1955 - 1960

Reference: Curios-046-006

Description: A pair of beamed quavers and a treble clef arranged on a musical stave, incorporating the initials W, S and O, standing for the Wellington Salon Orchestra Quantity: 1 curio(s). Physical Description: Metal on wood, 175 x 113 mm Provenance: Donation: Judy Siers, Wellington, April 2013 Transfers: To Ephemera Collection - Programme for a charity concert presented by the Wellington Salon Orchestra, September 1955 (Eph-B-MUSIC-1955-01).

Date: 1946-1953

From: Bensemann, Leo Vernon, 1912-1986 : Twelve boxes of wood blocks and prints. 1930-1950s

Reference: Series-7029

Description: Printing blocks include: 1. Head: Arthur the king. Rob Jackaman. Woodcut block, 77 x 51 mm. 2. Wing design for page 88 of Printing types, 78 x 52 mm 3. "Night" (head only). Woodcut block, 78 x 52 mm (From "A second book of Leo Bensemann's works", 1952) 4. "Night" woodcut block, 130 x 103 mm (from "A second book of Leo Bensemann's work", 1952) 5. "Ball dance" woodcut block, 129 x 103 mm. (From "A second book of Leo Bensemann's work", 1952 6. "EO" [Head of a woman]; lead block 128 x 108 mm. 7. Unfinished block showing on each side the head of a man. Woodcut block, 120 x 80 mm. 8. Dragon; [and] Maori head [on verso]. Woodcut block, 88 x 44 mm. 9. Winged dragon; and [on verso] Bookplate - J H B rider on reindeer. Woodcut block, 115 x 95 mm. 10. Merman (2nd block), similar to Merman in "Second book". Dragon outline on verso. 120 x 75 mm. 11. Aesop's Fables - unfinished block? Woodcut block 135 x 85 mm. 12. "Merman" woodcut block, 130 x 105 mm (design for "A second book of Leo Bensemann's work", 1952) 13. Name: Peggy Cox. Woodcut block, 40 x 80 mm. 14. Unfinished woodcut block showing abstract design, 25 x 76 mm. 15. "Maori" [carved on boxwood]. Woodcut for "A second book of Leo Bensemann's work" 1952. 16. Maori (2nd block) engraved on boxwood. See "Book" VIII, August 1946. 118 x 81 mm. 17. "Dancing dwarf" woodcut block, 115 x 85 mm (From "A second book of Leo Bensemann's work", 1952) Prints include: Maori (Second block); [and] Merman (2nd block) Maori head and dragon (two sides of block 88 x 44 mm); [and] Dragon and Merman (2 sides of block 120 x 75 mm. Dancing dwarf; [and] Aesop fables (unfinished block?) Maori (from Second book of Leo Bensemann's work); [and] EO [night woman] Winged dragon [and] J H B bookplate [from both sides of block 115 x 95 mm; [and] Merman (from Second book of Leo Bensemann's work) Night (head only); Wing design for page 88 of Printing types; head of Arthur the king; Striped bars; Peggy Cox [name] Night; [and] Dancing dwarf (Both from Second book of Leo Bensemann's work) Unfinished abstract piece [and] Head Quantity: 22 b&w art print(s) on eight sheets. 17 object(s) printing blocks. Physical Description: Block prints and lead mounted on wooden blocks, sizes varying Processing information: Library reference changed 21 December 2022 as part of the curios and objects survey. Previous reference: Curios-035-004.

Date: 1935-1957

By: Bensemann, Leo Vernon, 1912-1986

Reference: ATL-Group-00850

Description: Blocks from which art prints were made. Includes illustrations for: Another argo (1935) Fantastica (1937) Group Show catalogue 1950 A second book of Leo Bensemann's work (1952) The Rime of the Ancient Mariner (1952) Fire without phoenix (1957) Miscellaneous woodcuts Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 12 container(s). 124 object(s). 57 relief prints. Physical Description: Block prints and lead mounted on wooden blocks, sizes varying, and relief prints Processing information: Library reference changed 3 March 2023 as part of the Objects survey. Previous reference: Curios-035. Child records will be assigned Object item references overtime.

Date: [1933-1950s]

From: Bensemann, Leo Vernon, 1912-1986 : Twelve boxes of wood blocks and prints. 1930-1950s

By: Bensemann, Leo Vernon, 1912-1986

Reference: Objects-1325

Description: Printing block made by artist Leo Bensemann. Head and shoulders profile of the artist's wife, Mary Bensemann. Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 1 curio(s). Physical Description: Wooden printing block, 224 x 152 x 23 mm Processing information: Library reference changed 21 December 2022 as part of the curios and objects survey. Previous reference: Curios-035-009-01. Previous title: Bensemann, Leo Vernon, 1912-1986 :[Mary Bensemann. 1933-1950s].

Date: 1952

From: Bensemann, Leo Vernon, 1912-1986 : Twelve boxes of wood blocks and prints. 1930-1950s

By: Bensemann, Leo Vernon, 1912-1986

Reference: Objects-1274

Description: Shows a figure with long hair and made-up eyes, holding a flower. The hand has a star on it. Snow-covered mountains in the background From 'A second book of Leo Bensemann's work', 1952 Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 1 curio(s). Physical Description: Wooden printing block, 130 x 103 x 24 mm Processing information: Library reference changed 2023 as part of the curios and objects survey. Previous reference: Curios-035-004-4.

Date: 1955 - 1973 - 1956 - 1975

From: Mayo, Eileen Rosemary (Dame), 1906-1994 :[Smaller works on paper. 1920s-1990s]

By: Mayo, Eileen Rosemary (Dame), 1906-1994

Reference: B-131-17

Description: Relief blocks, board and linoleum, for prints Lunaria, Rain on hill, Alpha and omega, Pigeon in Winter, Girl with cat, and two unidentified, Abstract composition and Cat among foliage Quantity: 1 container(s). Physical Description: Various media Finding Aids: Contents partially described on pages 58 to 62 of accompanying descriptive list.. Provenance: Donation: Eileen Mayo, Christchurch, 1994

Date: [ca 1890-1920]

From: Various artists: Three printing blocks showing geological and archaeological images, from the collection of Stephenson Percy Smith of the Polynesian Society

Reference: Curios-033-037-1

Description: Printing block and original proof print mounted on wrapper. Illustration of six hooks, numbered Fig. 14 to Fig. 19. Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 1 curio(s) consisting of printing block and wrapper.. Physical Description: Lead alloy mounted on wooden printing block, and proof print mounted on paper wrapper, 162 x 86 x 22 mm.

Date: [ca 1890-1920]

From: Various artists: Three printing blocks showing geological and archaeological images, from the collection of Stephenson Percy Smith of the Polynesian Society

Reference: Curios-033-037-2

Description: Printing block and original proof print, illustrating fossil impresions. Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 1 curio(s) consisting of printing block and proof print on paper.. Physical Description: Metal plate mounted on wooden printing block, and proof print on paper, 104 x 125 x 22 mm.

Date: [ca 1890-1920]

From: Various artists: Three printing blocks showing geological and archaeological images, from the collection of Stephenson Percy Smith of the Polynesian Society

Reference: Curios-033-037-3

Description: Printing block for illustration. Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 1 curio(s) printing block.. Physical Description: Metal plate mounted on wooden printing block, 75 x 134 x 24 mm.

Date: 1936-1937

From: Bensemann, Leo Vernon, 1912-1986 : Twelve boxes of wood blocks and prints. 1930-1950s

Reference: Series-7030

Description: Printing blocks include: 1. Frontispiece (106 x 65 mm) 2. Mask (Dragon; 195 x 90 mm) 3. Dr Faustus "All things that move ..." (192 x 137 mm) 4. Till Eulenspiegel (193 x 117 mm) 5. Dr Faustus (192 x 112 mm) 6. Dr Faustus; a roaring piece of work (194 x 147 mm) 7. Arabian nights (193 x 147 mm) Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 7 object(s) printing blocks. Physical Description: Block prints and lead mounted on wooden blocks, sizes varying Processing information: Library reference changed 21 December 2022 as part of the curios and objects survey. Previous reference: Curios-035-005.

Date: 1952

From: Bensemann, Leo Vernon, 1912-1986 : Twelve boxes of wood blocks and prints. 1930-1950s

Reference: Series-7032

Description: Printing blocks include: 1. & 2. Initial letter T (215 x 202 mm) (2 copies, similar) 3. Title (70 x 171 mm) 4. Frontispiece illustration (210 x 163 mm) 5. Design for bottom of page (45 x 141 mm) 6. A strange outlandish fowl (70 x 60 mm) 7. Title page for "Of wives and wiving", by John Buncle, jnr (100 x 120 mm) 8. Portrait of a young woman (Girl's head) (200 x 160 mm) 9. Aesop's fables (227 x 180 mm) 10. J R Hervey; portrait for frontispiece of "New poems" (130 x 102 mm Prints include: Initial T Initial T; Title [and] illustration for bottom of page Frontispiece illustration Portrait of a young woman Aesop's fables A strange outlandish fowl; Title page of "Of wives and wiving"; Portrait of J R Hervey The poem "Rime of the Ancient Mariner" is by Samuel Taylor Coleridge. Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 10 object(s) printing blocks. 10 b&w art print(s) on six pages. Physical Description: Block prints and lead mounted on wooden blocks, sizes varying Processing information: Library reference changed 3 March as part of the curios and objects survey. Previous reference: Curios-035-007.

Date: 1925 - 1946

From: Chung, Doris, 1917-2017: Collection relating to the Chee Kung Tong (Chinese Masonic Society) and Chinese in Wellington

Reference: Curios-Chung-90-246-03

Description: 10 pakapoo printing blocks of various sizes composed of metal plates secured to wooden block with ferrous metal pins Quantity: 10 curio(s). Physical Description: Wood, metal (iron, tin), various sizes from 85 x 85 x 210 mm to 903 x 1310 x 130 mm

Date: 1910 - 1954

By: Kelly, Annie Elizabeth, 1877-1946; Abbott, Margaret, active 1990

Reference: Curios-033-013

Description: Printing blocks for a proposed book about Elizabeth Kelly's paintings, prepared for publication after her death by her husband Cecil Kelly, but never published. Portraits of women with some men, one nude, one interior and one still life of a vase of flowers. The majority are black and white plates and the image is visible, but a number are colour plates, one to each of four colours, on copper and the image is barely visible. See artists' file for more information. An introduction for this proposed publication was prepared by artist W. S. Wauchop, and a copy of this introduction is held by the Robert McDougall Art Gallery, Christchurch. There is no evidence of any further linking text. [Personal communication from descendant and researcher, Janet Abbott, 1 July 1994] All works signed Elizabeth Kelly. Mrs Kelly married in 1909, so all must post-date 1909 Quantity: 61 curio(s). Physical Description: 61 copper engraved printing blocks, each ca 130 x 170 mm Provenance: The donor is a great (or great-great?) niece of the artist.

Date: 1936-1937

From: Bensemann, Leo Vernon, 1912-1986 : Twelve boxes of wood blocks and prints. 1930-1950s

Reference: Series-7031

Description: Printing blocks include: 1. The enchanted forest (192 x 142 mm) 2. Brothers Grimm (192 x 149 mm) 3. The little witch (192 x 139 mm) 4. Japanese tale (194 x 130 mm) 5. Faustus. "Come Germaine Valdes and Cornelius ..." (194 x 138 mm) 6. Dragon (190 x 90 mm) 7. The mad prince (192 x 155 mm) Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 7 object(s) printing blocks. Physical Description: Block prints and lead mounted on wooden blocks, sizes varying Processing information: Library reference changed 21 December 2022 as part of the curios and objects survey. Previous reference: Curios-035-006.

Date: 1952

From: Bensemann, Leo Vernon, 1912-1986 : Twelve boxes of wood blocks and prints. 1930-1950s

Reference: Series-7037

Description: Printing blocks include: 1. Portrait of Lawrence Baigent - face - study (260 x 193 mm) 2. A family group (210 x 170 mm) 3. Frontispiece for "Chanticleer and Partlet" (from Chaucer's Canterbury tales) (140 x 90 mm) 4. Study for the portrait of Keith Elliott - Elliott's face (210 x 148 mm) 5. Drawing for "Nastagio and the Obdurate lady" by Boccaccio (123 x 118 mm) 6. Satyr (170 x 154 mm) Sheets of prints include: Lawrence Baigent portrait Frontispiece for "Chanticleer and Partlet" (aka Pertelet) Satyr; [and] Drawing for "Nastagio and the Obdurate Lady" A family group Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 5 b&w art print(s) on four pages. 6 object(s) printing blocks. Physical Description: Block prints and lead mounted on wooden blocks, sizes varying Processing information: Library reference changed 21 December 2022 as part of the curios and objects survey. Previous reference: Curios-035-012.

Date: 1947-1979

From: Bensemann, Leo Vernon, 1912-1986 : Twelve boxes of wood blocks and prints. 1930-1950s

By: Gavarni, Paul, 1804?-1866

Reference: Series-7028

Description: Printing blocks include: 1. Paul Gavarni design block of two men talking. 99 x 80 mm. 2. St Christopher; a medieval woodcut of 1417. See "Book" VIII (Caxton, August 1946). 125 x 90 mm. 3. Flames; design for "Fire without Phoenix" by W H Oliver (Caxton 1957). Also used on cover of Group Show catalogue 1957. 131 x 143 mm. 4. 7/4/17 large design block 55 x 120 mm. 5. 7/4/17 medium design block 31 x 67 mm. 6. Woodcut; abstract design 7. Small BZOU wave design. [1979; Bzou : a tale from the French, printed by Leo Bensemann and Max Hailstone]. 32 x 97 mm. 8. Large BZOU wave design [1979; Bzou : a tale from the French, printed by Leo Bensemann and Max Hailstone]. 170 x 97 mm. 9. Design for cover of "Strange rendezvous; poems by A R D Fairburn" (Caxton, 1952). 150 x 220 mm. 10. Large bird design, 78 x 70 mm. 11. Small bird design 32 x 30 mm. Five sheets of prints: 7/4/17 with bird [1975] Large and small BZOU designs [1979; Bzou : a tale from the French, printed by Leo Bensemann and Max Hailstone]. Flame pattern Flames (Fire without Phoenix design); small 7/4/17 bird design; and, Gavarni design St Christopher; and, Abstract design Large and small 7/4/17 design and large bird Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 11 b&w art print(s) on five sheets. 11 object(s) printing blocks. Physical Description: Block prints and lead mounted on wooden blocks, sizes varying Processing information: Library reference changed 21 December 2022 as part of the curios and objects survey. Previous reference: Curios-035-003.

Date: 1935-1957

From: Bensemann, Leo Vernon, 1912-1986 : Twelve boxes of wood blocks and prints. 1930-1950s

Reference: Series-7026

Description: Printing blocks include: 1. Bookplate for Lawrence Baigent 2. Bookplate for Denis Glover 3. Head of boy 4. Hand with dagger 5. Bookplate for D.J. Wilson 6. Bookplate for Lawrence Baigent 7. Frontispiece to "Another argo" (Caxton, 1935) - hand with sword through a head on a sail 8. Bookplate for Rey Byrne 9. Head of a satyr 10. Name: Jonathan Swift 11. Design for cover and title page of Country Road by Ruth Dallas (Caxton, 1953) 12. Bookplate for Ralph McFarlane Waite (signed lower right: Olivia Spencer Bower) 13. Bookplate for Leo Bensemann 14. Bookplate for Charles Spear Prints include: Head of a boy Design for cover and title page of Country Road by Ruth Dallas Two bookplates for Lawrence Baigent Bookplates for Leo Bensemann, Denis Glover and Charles Spear Bookplates for Rey Byrne, Ralph Waite, and D.J. Wilson Head of a satyr Name: Jonathan Swift Frontispiece to "Another argo" Hand with dagger Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 14 object(s) printing blocks. 14 b&w art print(s) on five sheets. Physical Description: Block prints and lead mounted on wooden blocks, sizes varying Processing information: Library reference changed 21 December 2022 as part of the curios and objects survey. Previous reference: Curios-035-001.

Date: 1952

From: Bensemann, Leo Vernon, 1912-1986 : Twelve boxes of wood blocks and prints. 1930-1950s

Reference: Series-7035

Description: Printing blocks include: 1. Self portrait as a mask (196 x 133 mm) 2. Title plate: Donne - for text "Why puritans ..." (58 x 130 mm) 3. Sage and basilisk (210 x 147 mm) 4. ABC monogram. Printing types (103 x 67 mm) 5. Huntsman (200x 132 mm) 6. Waldgesprach; Eichendorff poem (217 x 172 mm) 7. Frontispiece to "Love poems", by Anton Vogt (woman standing between wavy lines) (103 x 82 mm) 8. Initial "N" - typographical designs (32 x 25 mm) 9. Initial "E" for Eichendorff's "Waldesprach" (39 x 29 mm) 10. "L B" [Leo Bensemann bookplate 1937] (55 x 40 mm) 11. Bookplate for Mary Bensemann (95 x 60 mm) 12. Rita Angus pencil portrait (printing block)(210 x 160 mm) Sheets of prints include: Waldesprach Profile portrait of Rita Angus Bookplate design for Mary Bensemann; [and] Frontispiece to "Love poems" by Anton Vogt ABC monogram; Donne; initial "N"; inital "E"; [and] Leo Bensemann bookplate ("L.B.") Self portrait as a mask Sage and basilisk Huntsman Quantity: 12 b&w art print(s) on eight pages. 12 object(s) printing blocks. Physical Description: Block prints and lead mounted on wooden blocks, sizes varying Processing information: Library reference changed 21 December 2022 as part of the curios and objects survey. Previous reference: Curios-035-010.

Date: 1952

From: Bensemann, Leo Vernon, 1912-1986 : Twelve boxes of wood blocks and prints. 1930-1950s

Reference: Series-7036

Description: Printing blocks include: 1. Self portrait - Study and pencil portrait with hat and pipe (205 x 157 mm). 2. Bookplate "S S" - Sally Simmons - translation of Greek words is: "I detest all common things" 3. Initial "L" for Leo (100 x 80 mm) 4. Keith Elliott, V.C. (210 x 148 mm) 5. Pardoner's tale (220 x 160 mm) 6. Drawing for "Nastagio and the Obdurate Lady" by Boccaccio (122 x 122 mm) 7. Donne - Text from "Why puritans make long sermons ..." (132 x 112 mm) 8. Prospero (200 x 152 mm) Sheets of prints include: Pencil self portrait Keith Elliott, V.C. Prospero Pardoner's tale Donne - text from "Why puritans make long sermons"; inital "L" for Leo; Sally Simmons bookplate; [and] Drawing for "Nastagio and the Obdurate Lady" Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 8 b&w art print(s) on four pages. 8 object(s) printing blocks. Physical Description: Block prints and lead mounted on wooden blocks, sizes varying Processing information: Library reference changed 21 December 2022 as part of the curios and objects survey. Previous reference: Curios-035-011.