| Contributor |
Wemmer, Nelson J., associated name. |
|
American Sunday-School Union, former owner. |
| Title |
ASSU Illustration 6591 |
| Alternate title |
Woodblock for printing an illustration of a group of women outdoors. |
| Date |
[between 1861 and 1876?] |
| Physical description |
1 wood block ; 7.0 x 10.8 x 2.3 cm. |
| Notes |
Block numbered in one place: 6591, also 1164 on small adhesive label on back of block. |
|
Image of women outdoors around two wide trees; most appear to be wearing headscarves or other caps; one prepares something
in a bowl, a few other women sit cross-legged; other women stand up, one reaching for something beside a small child and another
holds something in the air with one hand.
|
|
“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.
|
|
“Am.S.S.U” – Back of block. |
|
Wood blocks (Printing blocks) |
|
Wood engraving (Process) |
|
End-grain blocks. |
| Subject |
Women. |
| Call number |
ASSU Woodblocks -- Box 25 |
