| Contributor |
Wemmer, Nelson J., associated name. |
|
American Sunday-School Union, former owner. |
| Title |
ASSU Illustration 7241 |
| Alternate title |
Woodblock for printing an illustration of a group of men and one woman outdoors. |
| Date |
[between 1861 and 1876?] |
| Physical description |
1 wood block ; 11.1 x 7.8 x 2.3 cm. |
| Notes |
Block numbered in two places: 7241, also 1074 on small adhesive label on back of block. |
|
Image of four men and a woman outdoors; all stand except for one man who sits with one knee pulled up, and the standing woman
carries a small child in a wrap on her back; the men wear loose draped garments, sashes, and appear to have collars on their
clothes; one appears to have a small mustache; behind them are several palm trees.
|
|
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.
|
| Genre |
Wood blocks (Printing blocks) |
|
Wood engraving (Process) |
|
End-grain blocks. |
| Subject |
Men. |
|
Women. |
|
Children. |
| Call number |
ASSU Woodblocks -- Box 28 |
