| Contributor |
Van Ingen & Snyder, engraver. |
|
Grottenthaler, Vincent, associated name. |
|
American Sunday-School Union, former owner. |
| Title |
ASSU Illustration 6917 |
| Alternate title |
Woodblock for printing an illustration of two women indoors. |
| Date |
[between 1867 and 1868?] |
| Physical description |
1 wood block ; 8.9 x 6.9 x 2.3 cm. |
| Notes |
Block numbered in two places: 6917. |
|
Image of a standing woman and an older seated woman; the two women are separated by a round table; an arch and curtains or
drapes are in the background.
|
|
Signed: VIS (i.e. Van Ingen & Snyder?). Van Ingen & Snyder, a partnership between William H. Van Ingen and Henry M. Snyder,
was active between 1853 and 1871.
|
|
"V. Grottenthaler, 110 S. 8 St. Phila."– Back of block. Vincent Grottenthaler is listed (as a dealer in boxwood) at this address
in Philadelphia city directories from 1867-1868.
|
|
“Twin Roses” – Inscribed on back of block. |
| Genre |
Wood blocks (Printing blocks) |
|
Wood engraving (Process) |
|
End-grain blocks. |
| Subject |
Women. |
| Call number |
ASSU Woodblocks -- Box 13 |
