| Contributor |
Wemmer, Nelson J., associated name. |
|
American Sunday-School Union, former owner. |
| Title |
ASSU Illustration 6214 |
| Alternate title |
Woodblock for printing an image of two women facing five children. |
| Date |
[between 1861 and 1876?] |
| Physical description |
1 wood block ; 4.3 x 4.0 x 2.3 cm. |
| Notes |
Block numbered in two places: 6214. |
|
Image of two women in European-style dresses facing five children, the boys wearing short tunics, the girl a dress, a veil,
and earrings; one of the women is seated and appears to be reading or instructing from a book; they sit under an umbrella
or patio covering, and a palm tree is visible in the distance.
|
|
“Am.S.S.U” – Back of block in two places. |
|
“African Monitor Girl.” – Inscribed on side of block. |
|
“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.
|
| Genre |
Wood blocks (Printing blocks) |
|
Wood engraving (Process) |
|
End-grain blocks. |
| Subject |
Children. |
|
Women. |
|
Teaching. |
|
Missionaries. |
| Call number |
ASSU Woodblocks -- Box 30 |
