Details
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