| Contributor |
Wemmer, Nelson J., associated name. |
|
American Sunday-School Union, former owner. |
| Title |
ASSU Illustration 6454 |
| Alternate title |
Woodblock for printing an illustration of a woman reading to a girl outdoors. |
| Date |
[between 1861 and 1876?] |
| Physical description |
1 wood block ; 9.8 x 7.0 x 2.3 cm. |
| Notes |
Block numbered in two places: 6454, also 1297 on small adhesive label on back of block. |
|
Image of a woman wearing a kerchief sitting outdoors reading a book; a girl beside her leans on the woman and looks up toward
her.
|
|
“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” – Back of block. |
| Genre |
Wood blocks (Printing blocks) |
|
Wood engraving (Process) |
|
End-grain blocks. |
| Subject |
Women. |
|
Girls. |
|
Nature. |
|
Trees. |
|
Books and reading. |
| Call number |
ASSU Woodblocks -- Box 25 |
