Contributor |
B., engraver. |
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American Sunday-School Union, former owner. |
Title |
ASSU Illustration 8355 |
Alternate title |
Woodblock for printing an illustration of several boys in a classroom. |
Date |
[between 1867 and 1876?] |
Physical description |
1 wood block ; 6.9 x 9 x 2.3 cm. |
Notes |
Block numbered in two places: 8355, also 1159 on small adhesive label on back of block. |
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Image of several boys in a classroom holding slates in front of them; most look ahead but the boy in the foreground grasps
his slate loosely in one hand and looks at the ground; a man stands to their side while another man on a small raised platform
sits at or beside a desk; the floors of the room are wooden and there appears to be a map on the wall.
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Signed: B. |
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"V. Grottenthaler, Phila." – Back of block. Vincent Grottenthaler is listed (as a dealer in boxwood) in Philadelphia city
directories from 1867 to 1876.
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“[?] Bible” – Illegible writing on back of block. |
Genre |
Wood blocks (Printing blocks) |
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Wood engraving (Process) |
|
End-grain blocks. |
Subject |
Boys. |
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Men. |
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Schools. |
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Recitation (Education). |
Call number |
ASSU Woodblocks -- Box 17 |