| 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 |
