Contributor |
Bryant, Henry, engraver. |
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Grottenthaler, Vincent, associated name. |
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American Sunday-School Union, former owner. |
Title |
ASSU Illustration 8591 |
Alternate title |
Woodblock for printing an illustration of cattle pulling a wagon with a small hut on it. |
Date |
[between 1867 and 1876?] |
Physical description |
1 wood block ; 7.8 x 6.6 x 2.3 cm. |
Notes |
Block numbered in two places: 8591. |
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Image of two men guiding cattle, possibly gaur cows; on the wagon the cattle pull is a small hut with a thatched roof; the
men wear breeches, turbans, and no shirt, and one carries a long stick; palm trees are visible in the distance.
|
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Signed: [?] Bryant [i.e., Henry Bryant?] |
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“V. Grottenthaler [?] P[hila.]” – Back of block. Vincent Grottenthaler is listed (as a dealer in boxwood) in Philadelphia
city directories from 1867 to 1876.
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Genre |
Wood blocks (Printing blocks) |
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Wood engraving (Process) |
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End-grain blocks. |
Subject |
Cattle. |
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Huts. |
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Wagons. |
Call number |
ASSU Woodblocks -- Box 18 |