Contributor |
Wemmer, Nelson J., associated name. |
|
American Sunday-School Union, former owner. |
Title |
ASSU Illustration 6168 |
Alternate title |
Woodblock for printing an illustration of two men regarding a woman lying down and holding a crutch. |
Date |
[between 1861 and 1876?] |
Physical description |
1 wood block ; 8.7 x 6.7 x 2.3 cm. |
Notes |
Block numbered (inscribed) in two places: 6168, also 1374 on small adhesive label on back of block. |
|
Image of an interior scene of two men, one sitting and one standing, regarding a woman lying on what appears to be a fainting
couch; the woman holds one crutch in the air, and another crutch leans against an ottoman on the floor.
|
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“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.
|
|
“Nat’s Shoes _ M.S. p. 52” – Inscribed on side of block. |
Genre |
Wood blocks (Printing blocks) |
|
Wood engraving (Process) |
|
End-grain blocks. |
Subject |
Men. |
|
Women. |
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Wounds and injuries. |
|
Crutches. |
Call number |
ASSU Woodblocks -- Box 26 |