Contributor |
Markley, A. H., engraver. |
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Grottenthaler, Vincent, associated name. |
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American Sunday-School Union, former owner. |
Title |
ASSU Illustration 8825 |
Alternate title |
Woodblock for printing a portrait of a John Adams. |
Date |
[between 1867 and 1876?] |
Physical description |
1 composite wood block in 2 sections ; 7.5 x 10.1 x 2.3 cm. |
Notes |
Block numbered in two places: 8825. |
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Waist-length portrait of John Adams, who founded many Sunday schools. |
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Signed: A.H. Markley, sc. |
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“V. Grottenthaler [?]” – Back of block. Vincent Grottenthaler is listed (as a dealer in boxwood) in Philadelphia city directories
from 1867 to 1876.
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Illustration appears in A fruitful life: a narrative of the experience and missionary labors of Stephen Paxson (Philadelphia,
1882), opp. p. 47.
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Genre |
Wood blocks (Printing blocks) |
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Wood engraving (Process) |
|
End-grain blocks. |
Subject |
Men. |
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Adams, John, 1772-1863 -- Portraits. |
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Sunday schools -- Administration. |
Call number |
ASSU Woodblocks -- Box 18 |