| Contributor |
Wemmer, Nelson J., associated name. |
|
American Sunday-School Union, former owner. |
| Title |
ASSU Illustration 7028 |
| Alternate title |
Woodblock for printing an illustration of a man gesturing to a boy who appears to be departing in a carriage. |
| Date |
[s.a.] |
| Physical description |
1 wood block ; 10.4 x 7.4 x 2.3 cm. |
| Notes |
Block numbered in two places: 7028, also 1798 on small label on back of block. |
|
Image of an older man holding a cane, waving or gesturing to a boy who waves with one hand and carries a small pack in his
other hand; behind the boy is a carriage or coach, with two men sitting in the driver’s box and another person entering; a
man wearing a kepi stands at the side of the coach, holding a bugle at his side; likely a Civil War scene.
|
|
“N.J. Wemmer & Son [Phila.] 215 Pear St.” – Back of block in two places. I.e. Nelson J. Wemmer. |
| Genre |
Wood blocks (Printing blocks) |
|
Wood engraving (Process) |
|
End-grain blocks. |
| Subject |
Boys. |
|
Men. |
|
Carriages and carts. |
|
United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865. |
| Call number |
ASSU Woodblocks -- Box 16 |
