Contributor |
Wemmer, Nelson J., associated name. |
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American Sunday-School Union, former owner. |
Title |
ASSU Illustration 6548 |
Alternate title |
Woodblock for printing an illustration of several boys regarding a boy on the ground. |
Date |
[between 1861 and 1876?] |
Physical description |
1 wood block ; 8.7 x 6.4 x 2.3 cm. |
Notes |
Block numbered in two places: 6548, also 55 on small adhesive label on back of block. |
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Image of several boys beside a wall around what may be a church building; several standing boys and two kneeling boys regard
or assist a boy who sits on the ground against the wall; the boy may be injured, and what may be a crutch or walking stick
lies on the ground beside him.
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“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.
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“[?] Howard. M.S. p. 11” – Inscribed on side of block. |
Genre |
Wood blocks (Printing blocks) |
|
Wood engraving (Process) |
|
End-grain blocks. |
Subject |
Boys. |
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Wounds and injuries. |
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Diseases. |
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Disabilities. |
|
Church buildings. |
Call number |
ASSU Woodblocks -- Box 28 |