Details
Contributor Wemmer, Nelson J., associated name.
American Sunday-School Union, former owner.
Title ASSU Illustration 6338
Alternate title Woodblock for printing an illustration of a man and two boys.
Date [between 1861 and 1876?]
Physical description 1 wood block ; 8.7 x 6.7 x 2.3 cm.
Notes Block numbered in two places: 6338, also 361 on small adhesive label on back of block.
Image of a boy and a man in a top hat holding a walking stick regarding a boy who kneels at the base of a tree, holding something in his hand; the standing boy touches the other boy’s shoulder and gestures toward him.
“[N.J. Wem]mer. [21]5 [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.
"The Old Stone Farm House 'He held it for some time.' p. [?]" – Inscribed on side of block.
Genre Wood blocks (Printing blocks)
Wood engraving (Process)
End-grain blocks.
Subject Men.
Boys.
Staffs (Sticks, canes, etc.)
Call number ASSU Woodblocks -- Box 25