| Contributor |
Wemmer, Nelson J., associated name. |
|
American Sunday-School Union, former owner. |
| Title |
ASSU Illustration 6357 |
| Alternate title |
Woodblock for printing an illustration of a man in a wagon. |
| Date |
[between 1861 and 1876?] |
| Physical description |
1 wood block ; 8.7 x 6.6 x 2.3 cm. |
| Notes |
Block numbered in one place: 6357, also 1174 on small adhesive label on back of block. |
|
Image of a man wearing a top hat sitting in a carriage drawn by two horses which appear to be standing still; behind him are
several buildings; this image is enclosed in a circular outline, and above in on the block is a sign reading “The Way Out.”
|
|
“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 in two places. |
|
“The way out” – Inscribed on side of block. |
| Genre |
Wood blocks (Printing blocks) |
|
Wood engraving (Process) |
|
End-grain blocks. |
| Subject |
Men. |
|
Wagons. |
|
Horses. |
| Call number |
ASSU Woodblocks -- Box 28 |
