Details
Contributor American Sunday-School Union, former owner.
Wemmer, Nelson J., associated name.
Title ASSU Illustration 6269.
Alternate title Woodblock for printing an illustration of the interior of a tavern.
Date [between 1861 and 1876?]
Physical description 1 wood block ; 6.5 x 8.7 x 2.3 cm.
Notes Block numbered 6269 in two places.
Image of the interior of a tavern, with numerous men sitting at tables with drinks and cards; a central figure addresses the group.
“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.
“A.S.S.U” – Back of block.
Genre Wood engraving (Process)
End-grain blocks.
Subject Men.
Bars (Drinking establishments)
Call number ASSU Woodblocks -- Box 32
Date modified Wood blocks (Printing blocks)