| Contributor |
Gilbert, George, fl. 1818-1836, engraver. |
|
Wemmer, Nelson J., associated name. |
|
American Sunday-School Union, former owner. |
| Title |
ASSU Illustration 6314 |
| Alternate title |
Woodblock for printing an image of a man in a prison cell. |
| Date |
[between 1861 and 1876?] |
| Physical description |
1 wood block ; 11.6 x 7.7 x 2.3 cm. |
| Notes |
Block numbered in two places: 6314. |
|
Image of a man, possibly a young man, in a prison cell reading a book while sitting on his bed; a basin sits on a table under
the barred window, and a ledge or mantel is visible on the wall.
|
|
Signed: G.G. [i.e., George Gilbert]. |
|
“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 in three places. |
|
“In Prison.” – Inscribed on side of block. |
| Genre |
Wood blocks (Printing blocks) |
|
Wood engraving (Process) |
|
End-grain blocks. |
| Subject |
Men. |
|
Imprisonment. |
|
Jails. |
|
Reading. |
| Call number |
ASSU Woodblocks -- Box 30 |
