| Contributor |
Wemmer, Nelson J., associated name. |
|
American Sunday-School Union, former owner. |
| Title |
ASSU Illustration 5448 |
| Alternate title |
Woodblock for printing an illustration of a swan and cygnets. |
| Date |
[not before 1848?] |
| Physical description |
1 wood block ; 4.3 x 5.1 x 2.3 cm. |
| Notes |
Block numbered in two places: 5448. |
|
Image of a swan and cygnets in a natural setting, floating on water. |
|
"Swan and Cygnets. Tail Piece." -- 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 |
Swans. |
|
Anatidae. |
|
Birds. |
|
Animals. |
| Call number |
ASSU Woodblocks -- Box 3 |
