| Contributor |
Wemmer, Nelson J., associated name. |
|
American Sunday-School Union, former owner. |
| Title |
ASSU Illustration 6262 |
| Alternate title |
Woodblock for printing an image of one man talking to another while a woman hangs laundry. |
| Date |
[between 1871 and 1876?] |
| Physical description |
1 wood block ; 6.6 x 8.6 x 2.3 cm. |
| Notes |
Block numbered in two places: 6292. |
|
Image of a man in a top hat gesturing toward and speaking to a man behind a fence, while a woman hangs laundry over the fence
and looks on; a crowd of people and what appears to be a dog is visible in the distance, and one small figure appears to be
running or punching.
|
|
“N.J. Wemmer. 215 Pear St. Phila.” – Back of block in two places. Boxwood dealer Nelson J. Wemmer is listed at this address
in Philadelphia city directories from 1861 to 1876.
|
|
“Am.S.S.U” – Back of block. |
| Genre |
Wood blocks (Printing blocks) |
|
Wood engraving (Process) |
|
End-grain blocks. |
| Subject |
Men. |
|
Women. |
|
Crowds. |
| Call number |
ASSU Woodblocks -- Box 30 |
