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 |