| Contributor |
Wemmer, Nelson J., associated name. |
|
American Sunday-School Union, former owner. |
| Title |
ASSU Illustration 6288 |
| Alternate title |
Woodblock for printing an illustration of three men shooting chamois in the mountains. |
| Date |
[between 1861 and 1876?] |
| Physical description |
1 wood block ; 6.7 x 6.0 x 2.3 cm. |
| Notes |
Block numbered in two places: 6288. |
|
Image of three hunters among mountains; two kneel and prepare to shoot the small, fleeing chamois who run across another cliff;
a third man cleans or loads his rifle.
|
|
“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.
|
|
“Am.S.S.U” – Back of block in two places. |
|
“Chamois hunters” – Inscribed on side of block. |
| Genre |
Wood blocks (Printing blocks) |
|
Wood engraving (Process) |
|
End-grain blocks. |
| Subject |
Chamois. |
|
Hunters. |
| Call number |
ASSU Woodblocks -- Box 15 |
