| Contributor |
Wemmer, Nelson J., associated name. |
|
American Sunday-School Union, former owner. |
|
S., engraver. |
| Title |
ASSU Illustration 6364 |
| Alternate title |
Woodblock for printing an illustration of a man and the letter R. |
| Date |
[between 1861 and 1876?] |
| Physical description |
1 wood block ; 6.1 x 8 x 2.3 cm. |
| Notes |
Block numbered in two places: 6364. |
|
Image of a man in a tall hat slumped against a building, beside a sign with an upper-case R on it; there are parts of several
buildings visible around a corner; the man appears to be sleeping, tired, or unconscious.
|
|
Signed: S [?]. |
|
“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 |
Men. |
|
Letters of the alphabet. |
| Call number |
ASSU Woodblocks -- Box 14 |
