Contributor |
Wemmer, Nelson J., associated name. |
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American Sunday-School Union, former owner. |
Title |
ASSU Illustration 6282 |
Alternate title |
Woodblock for printing an illustration of two men planting. |
Date |
[between 1861 and 1876?] |
Physical description |
1 wood block ; 9.5 x 6.6 x 2.3 cm. |
Notes |
Block numbered in two places: 6282, also 1429 on small adhesive label on back of block. |
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Image of two men planting what appears to be a branch or small tree; one kneels and holds the plant and the other stands and
leans on a shovel; several small flowerpots lie on their sides in the foreground; a building, a small figure, and a clothesline
are visible behind the men.
|
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“N.J. Wemmer 215 Pear St. Phila” – Back of block. Boxwood dealer Nelson J. Wemmer is listed at this address in Philadelphia
city directories from 1861 to 1876.
|
|
“Am.S.S.U” – Back of block. |
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“two Gardeners planting” – Inscribed on side of block. |
Genre |
Wood blocks (Printing blocks) |
|
Wood engraving (Process) |
|
End-grain blocks. |
Subject |
Gardening. |
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Planting (Plant culture). |
|
Men. |
Call number |
ASSU Woodblocks -- Box 27 |