Contributor |
Wemmer, Nelson J., associated name. |
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American Sunday-School Union, former owner. |
Title |
ASSU Illustration 6430 |
Alternate title |
Woodblock for printing an illustration of a boy and a donkey. |
Date |
[between 1861 and 1876?] |
Physical description |
1 wood block ; 6.2 x 6.6 x 2.3 cm. |
Notes |
Block numbered in two places: 6430. |
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Image of a boy feeding hay to a donkey; a small wagon or wheelbarrow is behind the boy, and two chickens are at his feet;
what appears to be a silo is visible in the distance.
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“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.
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“Am.S.S.U” – Back of block. |
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“Nursery Rhymes. Poor Donkey – – p. 135.” – Inscribed on side of block. |
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Illustration appears in Rhymes for the nursery (Philadelphia, 1865), opp. p. 156. |
Genre |
Wood blocks (Printing blocks) |
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Wood engraving (Process) |
|
End-grain blocks. |
Subject |
Donkeys. |
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Boys. |
Call number |
ASSU Woodblocks -- Box 14 |