| Contributor |
Grottenthaler, Vincent, associated name. |
|
American Sunday-School Union, former owner. |
| Title |
ASSU Illustration 7057 |
| Alternate title |
Woodblock for printing an illustration of two boys sitting on a curb. |
| Date |
[between 1869 and 1876?] |
| Physical description |
1 wood block ; 9.7 x 7.0 x 2.3 cm. |
| Notes |
Block numbered in two places: 7057, also 1353 on small adhesive label on back of block. |
|
Image of two boys sitting on a curb; the first wears a cap, a coat, and a vest; the second is barefoot and appears to be wearing
more ragged pants; the latter boy holds a small object in his hand.
|
|
"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.
|
|
“Who took the Coins Page 3” – Inscribed on back of block. |
| Genre |
Wood blocks (Printing blocks) |
|
Wood engraving (Process) |
|
End-grain blocks. |
| Subject |
Boys. |
| Call number |
ASSU Woodblocks -- Box 24 |
