| Contributor |
Wemmer, Nelson J., associated name. |
|
American Sunday-School Union, former owner. |
| Title |
ASSU Illustration 6301 |
| Alternate title |
Woodblock for printing an illustration of a sick man in bed surrounded by three other men. |
| Date |
[between 1861 and 1876?] |
| Physical description |
1 wood block ; 8.7 x 6.7 x 2.3 cm. |
| Notes |
Block numbered in three places: 6301. |
|
Image of a man with a cloth or bandage around his head, holding his chest and covered by a blanket; three men attend, one
in a uniform with his arm in a sling, one beside him with arms crossed, and one at the end of the bed or bench offers him
a bowl of food; a book and pitcher of water are on the floor and a paned window is to the side.
|
|
“N.J. Wemmer. 215 Pear St. Phila.” – Back of block. Boxwood dealer Nelson J. Wemmer is listed at this address in Philadelphia
city directories from 1861 to 1876.
|
|
“Am.S.S.U” – Back of block in two places. |
|
“The Old Red House ‘The poor fellows are so grateful’ p. 253 M.S.” – Inscribed on side of block. |
|
Illustration appears in The old flag, p. 283. |
|
Illustration also appears in Child's world, v. 10 no. 21 (Nov. 1871), p.2. |
| Genre |
Wood blocks (Printing blocks) |
|
Wood engraving (Process) |
|
End-grain blocks. |
| Subject |
Men. |
|
United States – History – Civil War, 1861-1865. |
| Call number |
ASSU Woodblocks -- Box 15 |
