| 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 |
