| Contributor |
R. G. J., engraver. |
|
Grottenthaler, Vincent, associated name. |
|
American Sunday-School Union, former owner. |
| Title |
ASSU Illustration 9251 |
| Alternate title |
Woodblock for printing an illustration of a boy on a stage. |
| Date |
[between 1867 and 1876?] |
| Physical description |
1 composite wood block in 3 [?] sections ; 10.2 x 6.5 x 2.3 cm. |
| Notes |
Block numbered in two places: 9251, also 1218 on small adhesive label on back of block. |
|
Image of a boy standing on stage, wearing a piece of fabric as what appears to be a toga; one hand is beneath the other garment;
he holds his other arm in the air; several boys stand before the stage regarding him.
|
|
“V. Grottenthaler Phila.” Back of block. Vincent Grottenthaler is listed (as a dealer in boxwood) in Philadelphia city directories
from 1867 to 1876.
|
|
Back of block partially obscured by pasted-down paper. |
|
Signed: R.G.J. Sc. |
| Genre |
Wood blocks (Printing blocks) |
|
Wood engraving (Process) |
|
End-grain blocks. |
| Subject |
Boys. |
|
Entertainment events. |
|
Performing arts. |
| Call number |
ASSU Woodblocks -- Box 26 |
