Contributor |
Wemmer, Nelson J., associated name. |
|
American Sunday-School Union, former owner. |
Title |
ASSU Illustration 5358 |
Alternate title |
Woodblock for printing an illustration of a beaver. |
Date |
[not before 1848?] |
Physical description |
1 wood block ; 5.2 x 5.9 x 2.3 cm. |
Notes |
Block numbered in four places: 5358. |
|
Image of a beaver in a natural setting, near water. |
|
"The Menagerie Improved. The Beaver p. 31" -- Inscribed on side of block. |
|
"The Menagerie improved" was listed in American Sunday-School Union catalogues from Jan. 1848 to at least 1893. |
|
“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 |
Beavers. |
|
Rodents. |
|
Animals. |
Call number |
ASSU Woodblocks -- Box 3 |