Contributor |
Wemmer, Nelson J., associated name. |
|
American Sunday-School Union, former owner. |
Title |
ASSU Illustration 6185 |
Alternate title |
Woodblock for printing an illustration of a large building. |
Date |
[between 1861 and 1876?] |
Physical description |
1 wood block ; 8.4 x 11.6 x 2.3 cm. |
Notes |
Block numbered in two places: 6185. |
|
Image of a large, ornate building, possibly a train station or a convention hall; several figures stand in the street in the
foreground.
|
|
Back of block also engraved (for portion of map of Kansas). |
|
“N.J. Wemmer 215 Pear St. Phila.” – Back of block in two places. Nelson J. Wemmer is listed at this address in Philadelphia
city directories from 1861 to 1876.
|
Genre |
Wood blocks (Printing blocks) |
|
Wood engraving (Process) |
|
End-grain blocks. |
Subject |
Buildings. |
|
Streets. |
|
Recycled products. |
Call number |
ASSU Woodblocks -- Box 32 |