| 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 |
