| Contributor |
Wemmer, Nelson J., associated name. |
|
American Sunday-School Union, former owner. |
| Title |
ASSU Illustration 6325 |
| Alternate title |
Woodblock for printing an illustration of several men pulling a statue out of a body of water. |
| Date |
[between 1861 and 1876?] |
| Physical description |
1 wood block ; 6.9 x 9.8 x 2.3 cm. |
| Notes |
Block numbered in three places: 6325. |
|
Image of several men pulling a statue or bust out of a body of water as a boy looks on; some men are shirtless and wear sarongs,
while others wear long-sleeved short one-piece garments with fabric draped over one shoulder; all wear hats of wrapped-cloth;
a palm tree and two ships with sails are visible in the distance.
|
|
“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. |
|
Illustration appears in Child’s world vol. 3, no. 17 (Jul., 1864), p. 2. |
| Genre |
Wood blocks (Printing blocks) |
|
Wood engraving (Process) |
|
End-grain blocks. |
| Subject |
Idols and images. |
| Call number |
ASSU Woodblocks -- Box 15 |
