Contributor |
Wemmer, Nelson J., associated name. |
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American Sunday-School Union, former owner. |
Title |
ASSU Illustration 6228 |
Alternate title |
Woodblock for printing an illustration of a man and a woman at a grave. |
Date |
[between 1861 and 1876?] |
Physical description |
1 wood block ; 7.2 x 9.7 x 2.3 cm. |
Notes |
Block numbered in two places: 6228, also 1450 on small adhesive label on back of block. |
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Image of a man and a woman leaning over the ground at what appears to be a grave; the man holds a shovel, and the woman wears
a cloak with a hood and clutches a small branch or sprig; behind them are the spire of a church and a group of figures wearing
coats and hats departing the churchyard.
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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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“Am.S.S.U” – Back of block in three places. |
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“Prayer [?] do [?]” – Inscribed on side of block. |
Genre |
Wood blocks (Printing blocks) |
|
Wood engraving (Process) |
|
End-grain blocks. |
Subject |
Cemeteries. |
|
Church buildings. |
|
Burial. |
Call number |
ASSU Woodblocks -- Box 28 |