| Contributor |
Wemmer, Nelson J., associated name. |
|
American Sunday-School Union, former owner. |
| Title |
ASSU Illustration 6439 |
| Alternate title |
Woodblock for printing the logo for the Child’s world. |
| Date |
[between 1861 and 1876?] |
| Physical description |
1 wood block ; 5.4 x 5.4 x 2.3 cm. |
| Notes |
Block numbered in two places: 6439. |
|
The logo for the periodical Child’s world; the outline of the logo is circular, with the length of each letter extending or
compacted to fit inside half of the circle, with Child’s in the top half and World in the lower half.
|
|
“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 three places. |
|
“Child’s World.” – Inscribed on side of block. |
|
Illustration appears in Child's world, v. 8, no. 16, p. 4. |
|
Illustration also appears in Child's world, v. 4, no. 24, p. 3. |
|
Wood blocks (Printing blocks) |
|
Wood engraving (Process) |
|
End-grain blocks. |
| Subject |
Logos (Symbols). |
|
Periodicals. |
| Call number |
ASSU Woodblocks -- Box 19 |
