Contributor |
Wemmer, Nelson J., associated name. |
|
American Sunday-School Union, former owner. |
Title |
ASSU Illustration 5688 |
Alternate title |
Woodblock for printing an illustration of a woman and a girl regarding a seated basket maker. |
Date |
[between 1848 and 1856?] |
Physical description |
1 wood block ; 8.3 x 6.2 x 2.3 cm. |
Notes |
Block numbered in two places: 5688. |
|
Image of a standing woman and girl indoors looking at a seated man weaving a basket. |
|
“N.J. Wemmer. 5 Pear St. Phila.” – Back of block. Nelson J. Wemmer is listed (as an artist) at this address in Philadelphia
city directories from 1848 to 1856.
|
|
“Margaret Forbes p. 75” – Inscribed on side of block. |
|
Illustration appears in New book of two hundred pictures, p. 56. |
Genre |
Wood blocks (Printing blocks) |
|
Wood engraving (Process) |
|
End-grain blocks. |
Subject |
Basket makers. |
Call number |
ASSU Woodblocks -- Box 17 |