Details
Contributor Wemmer, Nelson J., associated name.
American Sunday-School Union, former owner.
Title ASSU Illustration 6522
Alternate title Woodblock for printing an illustration of a boy and a girl outdoors.
Date [between 1861 and 1876?]
Physical description 1 wood block ; 10.1 x 7.0 x 2.3 cm.
Notes Block numbered in two places: 6522, also 1880 on small adhesive label on back of block.
Image of an older boy and girl walking along a path in front of a house; the girl wears a bonnet and carries a small basket in one hand; a boy wearing a cap follows immediately behind her and appears to be carrying something as well, perhaps a box.
“N.J. Wemmer 215 Pear St. Phila” – Back of block in two places. 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 in three places.
Genre Wood blocks (Printing blocks)
Wood engraving (Process)
End-grain blocks.
Subject Boys.
Girls.
Walking.
Call number ASSU Woodblocks -- Box 27