| Contributor |
Bryant, Henry, 1820-1867, ill. |
|
Felter, John D., engraver. |
|
Grottenthaler, Vincent, associated name. |
|
American Sunday-School Union, former owner. |
| Title |
ASSU Illustration 8595 |
| Alternate title |
Woodblock for printing an illustration of a street scene. |
| Date |
[s.a.] |
| Physical description |
1 composite wood block in 9 sections ; 13.1 x 7.9 x 2.3 cm. |
| Notes |
Block numbered in two places: 8595. |
|
Image of a man wearing a turban or cloth head covering and holding a staff, facing a woman; behind the man is a small boy
also holding a staff; on one side of the street are open air stalls with thatched roofs, and a man gestures to a vendor; on
the other side a man sits in or drives a small cart; elsewhere figures are standing or sitting in the distance; there are
many trees around the street, including some palm trees.
|
|
Signed: Bryant [i.e., Henry Bryant?] |
|
Signed: FEL [i.e., John D. Felter?] |
|
“V. Grottenthaler Phila.” – Back of block. Vincent Grottenthaler is listed (as a dealer in boxwood) in Philadelphia city
directories from 1867 to 1876.
|
| Genre |
Wood blocks (Printing blocks) |
|
Wood engraving (Process) |
|
End-grain blocks. |
| Subject |
Streets. |
|
Marketplaces. |
| Call number |
ASSU Woodblocks -- Box 19 |
