Contributor |
B., engraver. |
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Grottenthaler, Vincent, associated name. |
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American Sunday-School Union, former owner. |
Title |
ASSU Illustration 7500 |
Alternate title |
Woodblock for printing an illustration of two women, a man, and a child unpacking a trunk. |
Date |
[between 1869 and 1876?] |
Physical description |
1 wood block ; 9.7 x 7.4 x 2.3 cm. |
Notes |
Block numbered in two places: 7500, also 1645 on small adhesive label on back of block. |
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Image of two standing women, a kneeling man, and a small girl holding a doll; one woman leans over to look at something the
man holds in his hand. They appear to be unpacking a trunk. A mallet, a chisel, and books are strewn in the foreground.
|
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"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.
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|
Signed: B. |
Genre |
Wood blocks (Printing blocks) |
|
Wood engraving (Process) |
|
End-grain blocks. |
Subject |
Men. |
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Women. |
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Children. |
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Girls. |
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Dolls. |
Call number |
ASSU Woodblocks -- Box 25 |