| Contributor |
Wemmer, Nelson J., associated name. |
|
American Sunday-School Union, former owner. |
| Title |
ASSU Illustration 4985 |
| Alternate title |
Woodblock for printing an illustration of a salmon. |
| Date |
[not before 1848?] |
| Physical description |
1 wood block ; 2.8 x 3.1 x 2.3 cm. |
| Notes |
Block numbered in two places: 4985. |
|
Image of a salmon in a natural setting, next to water, on top of vegetation. |
|
Illustration appears in Rhymes for the nursery (Philadelphia, 1865), p. 145. |
|
“Spel. Book. Salmon.” -- 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 |
Salmon. |
|
Salmonidae. |
|
Fish. |
|
Animals. |
| Call number |
ASSU Woodblocks -- Box 2 |
