| Contributor |
Rea, engraver? |
|
Wemmer, Nelson J., associated name. |
|
American Sunday-School Union, former owner. |
| Title |
ASSU Illustration 6409 |
| Alternate title |
Woodblock for printing an illustration of a woman and a boy outdoors. |
| Date |
[between 1861 and 1876?] |
| Physical description |
1 wood block ; 8.6 x 6.6 x 2.3 cm. |
| Notes |
Block numbered in two places: 6409, also 50 on small adhesive label on back of block. |
|
Image of a woman in a hoop skirt or dress facing a boy who leans against a fence post with his hands in his pockets and one
knee bent; behind them outside of the fence is a church with a spire.
|
|
“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.
|
| Genre |
Wood blocks (Printing blocks) |
|
Wood engraving (Process) |
|
End-grain blocks. |
| Subject |
Women. |
|
Boys. |
|
Church buildings. |
| Call number |
ASSU Woodblocks -- Box 28 |
