Contributor |
Gilbert, George, fl. 1818-1836, engraver. |
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American Sunday-School Union, former owner. |
Title |
ASSU Illustration 1408 |
Alternate title |
Woodblock for printing an illustration of an instructional scene. |
Date |
[s.a.] |
Physical description |
1 composite wood block (in two sections) ; 14.2 x 21.5 x 2.3 cm. |
Notes |
Block numbered in two places: 1408. |
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Image of men lecturing a large group of boys in an interior setting. Most of the children are sitting on benches, and there
are at least three adults scattered throughout the room instucting the children. The adults and some of the children have
books in their hands. One of the boys is standing up, and appears to be being reprimanded by an adult.
|
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‘Thou Shalt Not Steal’ -- appears in a box in the upper corner of the block. |
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Block has been damaged, and has cracks in multiple places. |
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Signed in reverse: G.G. [i.e., George Gilbert?] |
Genre |
Wood blocks (Printing blocks) |
|
Wood blocks (Printing blocks) |
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End-grain blocks. |
Subject |
Education. |
Call number |
ASSU Woodblocks -- Box 8 |