| Contributor |
Dalziel, John Sanderson, 1839-1937, engraver. |
|
Grottenthaler, Vincent, associated name. |
|
American Sunday-School Union, former owner. |
| Title |
ASSU Illustration 9206 |
| Alternate title |
Woodblock for printing an illustration of a girl’s head surrounded by elaborate illustrations and lettering. |
| Date |
[between 1867 and 1876?] |
| Physical description |
1 composite wood block in 8 [?] sections ; 14.4 x 9.5 x 2.3 cm. |
| Notes |
Block numbered in two places: 9206, also 1831 on small adhesive label on back of block. |
|
Image of a girl in profile in the center of a circle; around the circle are flowers and branches, geometric designs, what
appears to be the top of a castle in the distance, and the words “May” and “Will”; at the bottom of the block are the words
“Of such truthful simple hearts / The Kingdom is of Heaven”, from the poem “Little Will” by R.R. Thom.
|
|
“John Dalziel, 1009 Arch St. Philad’a.” – Back of block. |
|
“V. Grottenthaler Phila.” – Back of block. Vincent Grottenthaler is listed (as a dealer in boxwood) in Philadelphia city
directories from 1867 to 1876.
|
| Genre |
Wood blocks (Printing blocks) |
|
Wood engraving (Process) |
|
End-grain blocks. |
| Subject |
Girls. |
|
Flowers. |
|
Poetry. |
|
Kingdom of God. |
| Call number |
ASSU Woodblocks -- Box 17 |
