| Contributor |
Wemmer, Nelson J., associated name. |
|
American Sunday-School Union, former owner. |
| Title |
ASSU Illustration 6414 |
| Alternate title |
Woodblock for printing an illustration of a runaway horse. |
| Date |
[between 1861 and 1876?] |
| Physical description |
1 wood block ; 6.1 x 5.8 x 2.3 cm. |
| Notes |
Block numbered in two places: 6414. |
|
Image of a runaway horse in a street; a woman is dragged or pushed over by the horse; a boy or man lies behind the horse on
the ground; three other people on the sidewalk in the distance look on in alarm.
|
|
“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.
|
|
“Don’t throw stones, boy.” – Inscribed on side of block. |
|
Illustration appears in Child's world, v. 7 no. 14 (Jul., 1865), p. 4. |
|
Illustration also appears in Child's world, v. 4 no. 14, p. 4. |
| Genre |
Wood blocks (Printing blocks) |
|
Wood engraving (Process) |
|
End-grain blocks. |
| Subject |
Horses. |
|
Streets. |
| Call number |
ASSU Woodblocks -- Box 13 |
