The Director Rudolph - Vintage Wood Mounted Copper Printing Plate

The Director Rudolph features a detailed image of a man wearing a hat and holding a ukulele, captured on a commercial copper printing plate from the early 20th century.

This vintage wood-mounted plate offers a rare glimpse into the artistic and cultural expressions of the era, reflecting both craftsmanship and historical context. Ideal for collectors and enthusiasts of printing history, it serves as a tangible connection to early commercial printing techniques and the everyday life captured through this unique medium. Its preservation on wood enhances its display appeal, making it a distinguished piece for study or exhibition.

These were basically photographic images transposed onto purpose made copper plates, which were then arranged and fixed at whatever point of the page they were to be used at by means of being pinned and mounted to a block of wood, as this one is.  

The plates show how far copper plate printing had come by the early 20th century, with images such as these being used to print off great volumes of newspaper and magazine articles

Use these unique plates purely for decorate effect and add non glass frame, or more functional coasters and trivets. Or maybe collect a few as a decorative project as wall tiles. 

Dimensions

Height: 8cm Width: 6cm