Contributor |
Wemmer, Nelson J., associated name. |
|
American Sunday-School Union, former owner. |
Title |
ASSU Illustration 6208 |
Alternate title |
Woodblock for printing an illustration of a woman and an infant. |
Date |
[between 1861 and 1876?] |
Physical description |
1 wood block ; 8.8 x 6.7 x 2.3 cm. |
Notes |
Block numbered in two places: 6208, also 1388 on small adhesive label on back of block. |
|
Image of a woman in a peaked bonnet holding or rocking a cradle suspended from a beam or other support. |
|
“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 three places. |
|
“Lapland. Rock a by Baby.” – Inscribed on side of block. |
Genre |
Wood blocks (Printing blocks) |
|
Wood engraving (Process) |
|
End-grain blocks. |
Subject |
Women. |
|
Infants. |
|
Cradles. |
Call number |
ASSU Woodblocks -- Box 28 |