| Contributor |
Wemmer, Nelson J., associated name. |
|
American Sunday-School Union, former owner. |
| Title |
ASSU Illustration 6595 |
| Alternate title |
Woodblock for printing an illustration of a woman sitting cross-legged. |
| Date |
[between 1861 and 1876?] |
| Physical description |
1 wood block ; 10.9 x 7.6 x 2.3 cm. |
| Notes |
Block numbered in two places: 6595, also 368 on small adhesive label on back of block. |
|
Image of a woman wearing a headscarf; she sits cross-legged outdoors with one knee slightly raised; behind her there appears
to be some sort of stone structure.
|
|
“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. |
| Call number |
ASSU Woodblocks -- Box 25 |
