| Contributor |
Wemmer, Nelson J., associated name. |
|
American Sunday-School Union, former owner. |
| Title |
ASSU Illustration 6309 |
| Alternate title |
Woodblock for printing an illustration of two boys outdoors. |
| Date |
[between 1861 and 1876?] |
| Physical description |
1 wood block ; 8.7 x 6.6 x 2.3 cm. |
| Notes |
Block numbered in two places: 6309, also 1428 on small adhesive label on back of block. |
|
Image of two boys walking outdoors away from a stream or river and a bridge; one boy carries a bucket in one hand and rests
his other hand on the shoulder of a slightly shorter boy, who holds a book under his arm and gestures with his free hand;
both boys are barefoot.
|
|
“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.
|
|
“Am.S.S.U” – Inscribed on back of block in two places. |
|
“The Old Red House [?]” – Inscribed faintly on side of block. |
|
Illustration also appears in Child's world vol. 32 no. 12 (1875), p. 2. |
| Genre |
Wood blocks (Printing blocks) |
|
Wood engraving (Process) |
|
End-grain blocks. |
| Subject |
Boys. |
|
Conversation. |
|
Nature. |
|
Bridges. |
| Call number |
ASSU Woodblocks -- Box 26 |
