| Contributor |
American Sunday-School Union, former owner. |
|
Wemmer, Nelson J., associated name. |
| Title |
ASSU Illustration 4753. |
| Alternate title |
Woodblock for printing an illustration of a man standing next to a pump. |
| Date |
[not before 1848?] |
| Physical description |
1 wood block ; 8.4 x 6.5 x 2.3 cm. |
| Notes |
Block numbered in two places: 4753. |
|
Image of a man standing next to a pump; a sign above him reads: Half way house. |
|
“N.J. Wemmer. 5 Pear St. Phila.” – Stamped on 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 |
Men. |
|
Pumping machinery. |
| Call number |
ASSU Woodblocks -- Box 32 |
