Details
Contributor Wemmer, Nelson J., associated name.
American Sunday-School Union, former owner.
Title ASSU Illustration 6590
Alternate title Woodblock for printing an illustration of a man standing before a small encampment.
Date [between 1861 and 1876?]
Physical description 1 wood block ; 7.5 x 11.1 x 2.3 cm.
Notes Block numbered in two places: 6590, also 3[7?]0 on small adhesive label on back of block.
Image of a man wearing a long tunic and cloth head covering and holding what appears to be a rifle, resting the butt end on the ground; behind him are what appear to be several temporary structures made of what may be tarp, with people and goats gathered in and around them; the area is surrounded by a large number of palm trees.
“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 Men.
Buildings, Temporary.
Rifles.
Palms.
Call number ASSU Woodblocks -- Box 25