| Contributor |
Wemmer, Nelson J., associated name. |
|
American Sunday-School Union, former owner. |
| Title |
ASSU Illustration 6440 |
| Alternate title |
Woodblock for printing an illustration of a boy and a girl outdoors. |
| Date |
[between 1861 and 1876?] |
| Physical description |
1 composite wood block in 2 sections ; 9.8 x 8.4 x 2.3 cm. |
| Notes |
Block numbered in two places: 6440, also 1276 on small adhesive label on back of block. |
|
Image of a boy and girl holding hands; the boy holds a sack over his shoulder with his other hand, and faces the girl at an
angle; they appear to be walking.
|
|
“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.
|
|
Joints not visible on sides of composite block. |
| Genre |
Wood blocks (Printing blocks) |
|
Wood engraving (Process) |
|
End-grain blocks. |
| Subject |
Boys. |
|
Girls. |
| Call number |
ASSU Woodblocks -- Box 27 |
