Contributor |
Woodblock for printing an illustration of one man encountering another man in the woods. |
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American Sunday-School Union, former owner. |
Title |
ASSU Illustration 7165 |
Alternate title |
Woodblock for printing an illustration of one man encountering another man in the woods. |
Date |
[between 1869 and 1876?] |
Physical description |
1 wood block ; 9.2 x 6.6 x 2.3 cm. |
Notes |
Numbered in one place: 7165, also 1078 on small adhesive label on back of block. |
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Image of a standing man in the woods facing a seated man; the seated man sits facing away from the first man, but twists his
torso and head to the side and shields or covers his face; the first man holds one hand clenched, and the seated man appears
to hold a handkerchief or cloth in the hand by his side.
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“V. Grottenthaler, 402 Library St Phila." – Back of block. Vincent Grottenthaler is listed (as a dealer in boxwood) at this
address in Philadelphia city directories from 1869 to 1876.
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“Wh [?] Adams Pg. 102” – Inscribed on back of block. |
Genre |
Wood blocks (Printing blocks) |
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Wood engraving (Process) |
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End-grain blocks. |
Subject |
Men. |
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Trees. |
Call number |
ASSU Woodblocks -- Box 17 |