Details
Contributor Wemmer, Nelson J., associated name.
American Sunday-School Union, former owner.
Title ASSU Illustration 6007
Alternate title Woodblock for printing an illustration of a woman cooking and four children around a table.
Date [between 1861 and 1876?]
Physical description 1 wood block ; 13.9 x 13.4 x 2.3 cm.
Notes Block numbered in two places: 6007.
Image of a woman who appears to be cooking in a pot over the stove; a cat stands at her feet; four children of varying ages sit at a table with mugs and bowls. Shelves hold plates and mugs.
“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.
Illustration appears in Child's world, v. 1, no. 10 (May, 1862), p. 5.
Genre Wood blocks (Printing blocks)
Wood engraving (Process)
End-grain blocks.
Subject Kitchens.
Women.
Children.
Call number ASSU Woodblocks -- Box 15