| Contributor |
Wemmer, Nelson J., associated name. |
|
American Sunday-School Union, former owner. |
| Title |
ASSU Illustration 6204 |
| Alternate title |
Woodblock for printing an illustration of a boy selling Bibles in the street. |
| Date |
[between 1861 and 1876?] |
| Physical description |
1 wood block ; 6.6 x 8.8 x 2.3 cm. |
| Notes |
Block numbered in two places: 6204, also 1417 on small adhesive label on back of block. |
|
Image of a boy selling books (Bibles?) in the street, carrying a tray suspended around his neck while extending one to a man
looking on; several other people are gathered around, including women wearing cloth headdresses resembling wimples.
|
|
“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.
|
|
“Am.S.S.U” – Back of block in three places. |
|
“Italy. Buy the light, the true light” – Inscribed on side of block. |
| Genre |
Wood blocks (Printing blocks) |
|
Wood engraving (Process) |
|
End-grain blocks. |
| Subject |
Boys. |
|
Crowds. |
|
Streets. |
|
Peddling. |
|
Books. |
|
Bible – Publication and distribution. |
|
Booksellers and bookselling -- Colportage, subscription trade, etc.. |
| Call number |
ASSU Woodblocks -- Box 22 |
