Details
Contributor Dacre, Henry, b. ca. 1820, engraver.
Wemmer, Nelson J., associated name.
American Sunday-School Union, former owner.
Title ASSU Illustration 6105
Alternate title Woodblock for printing an illustration of a boy showing a woman an image.
Date [s.a.]
Physical description 1 wood block ; 8.7 x 6.7 x 2.3 cm.
Notes Block numbered in two places: 6105, also 1390 on small adhesive label on back of block.
Image of a boy and a woman indoors; the boy stands across the table, holding a framed image toward the woman; the woman regards the image and holds a paper in her hand; an open chest or box sits on the ground, and plates, a coat hook, and a large table clock are visible behind them in the room.
Signed: H.D. [i.e. Henry Dacre?]
“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.
“Tom Tracy. M.S. p. 135.” – Inscribed on side of block.
Illustration appears in New book of two hundred pictures, p. 108
Genre Wood blocks (Printing blocks)
Wood engraving (Process)
End-grain blocks.
Subject Women.
Boys.
Figurative art.
Living rooms.
Call number ASSU Woodblocks -- Box 21