| Contributor |
Wemmer, Nelson J., associated name. |
|
American Sunday-School Union, former owner. |
| Title |
ASSU Illustration 7106 |
| Alternate title |
Woodblock for printing an illustration of lion attacking a young man. |
| Date |
[between 1861 and 1876?] |
| Physical description |
1 wood block ; 8.7 x 7.0 x 2.3 cm. |
| Notes |
Block numbered in two places: 7106, also 8006 [?] in two places (both defaced), and 1385 on small adhesive label on back of
block.
|
|
Image of a lion attaching a man (or boy) in a rocky landscape; one of his arms is in the lion's mouth; he holds a small knife
in his other hand; a small animal (possibly a lamb) appears to be beside him.
|
|
'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. |
|
Boys. |
|
Shepherds. |
|
Lion. |
| Call number |
ASSU Woodblocks -- Box 23 |
