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ASSU Illustration 9206, Woodblock for printing an illustration of a girl’s head surrounded by elaborate illustrations and lettering.
Persistent link:
https://digital.librarycompany.org/islandora/object/digitool%3A125844
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Details
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
In Collections
Teitelman Collection of American Sunday-School Union Woodblocks and Imprints
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