| Contributor |
Wemmer, Nelson J., associated name. |
|
American Sunday-School Union, former owner. |
| Title |
ASSU Illustration 6109. |
| Alternate title |
Woodblock for printing an illustration of a landscape at night. |
| Date |
[between 1848 and 1856?] |
| Physical description |
1 woodblock ; 4.4 x 5.3 x 2.3 cm. |
| Notes |
Block numbered in two places: 6109. |
|
Image of a landscape at night; water in the foreground, with various buildings and a bridge visible beyond. |
|
“Tail Piece Church and Bridge by Moonlight” -- Inscribed on side of block. |
|
“N.J. Wemmer. 5 Pear St. Phila.” -- Back of block. Nelson J. Wemmer is listed (as an artist) at this address in Philadelphia
city directories from 1848 to 1856.
|
| Genre |
Wood blocks (Printing blocks) |
|
Wood engraving (Process) |
|
End-grain blocks. |
| Subject |
Landscapes. |
|
Churches. |
| Call number |
ASSU Woodblocks -- Box 32 |
