Contributor |
Wemmer, Nelson J., associated name. |
|
American Sunday-School Union, former owner. |
Title |
ASSU Illustration 6169 |
Alternate title |
Woodblock for printing an illustration of a woman and two girls indoors. |
Date |
[between 1861 and 1876?] |
Physical description |
1 wood block ; 8.7 x 6.7 x 2.3 cm. |
Notes |
Block numbered in two places: 6169, also 1409 on small adhesive label on back of block. |
|
Image of a woman and two girls indoors; the woman appears to be knitting or crocheting, and a girl stands before her regarding
her work; a smaller girl sits behind her regarding or working on something in her hands.
|
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“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.
|
|
“The Blue Socks” – Inscribed on side of block. |
Genre |
Wood blocks (Printing blocks) |
|
Wood engraving (Process) |
|
End-grain blocks. |
Subject |
Women. |
|
Girls. |
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Knitting. |
|
Fancy work. |
Call number |
ASSU Woodblocks -- Box 26 |