Contributor |
Van Ingen & Snyder, engraver. |
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Wemmer, Nelson J., associated name. |
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American Sunday-School Union, former owner. |
Title |
ASSU Illustration 5966 |
Alternate title |
Woodblock for printing an illustration of two children waving at a train. |
Date |
[between 1853 and 1856?] |
Physical description |
1 wood block ; 10.4 x 15.0 x 2.3 cm. |
Notes |
Block numbered in two places: 5966, also 170 in three places, two now defaced. |
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Image of a boy and a girl waving at or hailing an approaching train; the boy waves his hat in one hand and holds a basket
in the other; the girl holds up both hands; there are trees on the far side of the track.
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Signed: Van Ingen-Snyder. Van Ingen & Snyder, a partnership between William H. Van Ingen and Henry M. Snyder, was active between
1853 and 1871.
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“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.
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Genre |
Wood blocks (Printing blocks) |
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Wood engraving (Process) |
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End-grain blocks. |
Subject |
Children. |
Call number |
ASSU Woodblocks -- Box 13 |