| Contributor |
H.O., ill. |
|
Grottenthaler, Vincent, associated name. |
|
American Sunday-School Union, former owner. |
| Title |
ASSU Illustration 8541 |
| Alternate title |
Woodblock for printing an illustration of a woman reaching into a writing desk. |
| Date |
[between 1867 and 1876?] |
| Physical description |
1 wood block ; 8.9 x 7.0 x 2.3 cm. |
| Notes |
Block numbered in two places: 8541, also 1222 on small adhesive label on back of block. |
|
Image of a woman reaching into a compartment of a writing desk; the woman holds a candle aloft with her other hand and looks
over her shoulder.
|
|
Signed: H.O. [?] |
|
“V. Grottenthaler Phila.” – Back of block. Vincent Grottenthaler is listed (as a dealer in boxwood) in Philadelphia city directories
from 1867 to 1876.
|
|
“’Stanfield Manor’ No 2 page 259.” – Inscribed on back of block. |
| Genre |
Wood blocks (Printing blocks) |
|
Wood engraving (Process) |
|
End-grain blocks. |
| Subject |
Women. |
| Call number |
ASSU Woodblocks -- Box 16 |
