Contributor |
Dacre, Henry, b. ca. 1820, engraver. |
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Wemmer, Nelson J., associated name. |
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American Sunday-School Union, former owner. |
Title |
ASSU Illustration 6547 |
Alternate title |
Woodblock for printing an illustration of a woman, a boy, and a girl indoors. |
Date |
[between 1861 and 1876?] |
Physical description |
1 wood block ; 8.6 x 6.4 x 2.3 cm. |
Notes |
Block numbered in two places: 6547, also 1208 on small adhesive label on back of block. |
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Image of a woman and a boy sitting in chair in front of what may be a fireplace; the boy puts one hand on the shoulder of
a smaller girl who stands facing him, leaning on his knees.
|
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Signed: HD [i.e. Henry Dacre] |
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“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.
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Genre |
Wood blocks (Printing blocks) |
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Wood engraving (Process) |
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End-grain blocks. |
Subject |
Women. |
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Boys. |
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Girls. |
Call number |
ASSU Woodblocks -- Box 24 |