| Contributor |
Grottenthaler, Vincent, associated name. |
|
American Sunday-School Union, former owner. |
| Title |
ASSU Illustration 7184 |
| Alternate title |
Woodblock for printing an illustration of a group of people gathered or outside of a large building. |
| Date |
[between 1869 and 1876?] |
| Physical description |
1 wood block ; 9.5 x 6.8 x 2.3 cm. |
| Notes |
Block numbered in two places: 7184, also 53 on small adhesive label on back of block. |
|
Image of a group of people gathered in or outside a building, under and beside a tall arch beside a column; most of the people
appear to be men, but one woman stands before a mule, holding the hand of a small child; one figure on a worse in the back
of the group draws a sword; the clothing suggests a historical setting , possibly Medieval or Renaissance.
|
|
"V. Grottenthaler, 402 Library St Phila." – Back of block. Vincent Grottenthaler is listed (as a dealer in boxwood) at this
address in Philadelphia city directories from 1869 to 1876.
|
|
“Sister Rose Pg. 117” – Inscribed on back of block. |
| Genre |
Wood blocks (Printing blocks) |
|
Wood engraving (Process) |
|
End-grain blocks. |
| Subject |
People. |
| Call number |
ASSU Woodblocks -- Box 31 |
