Contributor |
Wemmer, Nelson J., associated name. |
|
American Sunday-School Union, former owner. |
Title |
ASSU Illustration 4763 |
Alternate title |
Woodblock for printing an illustration of ostriches. |
Date |
[not before 1848?] |
Physical description |
1 wood block ; 15.2 x 14.4 x 2.3 cm. |
Notes |
Block numbered in one place: 4763. |
|
Image of an ostrich and two of its chicks in a natural setting. |
|
“N.J. Wemmer. 5 Pear St. Phila.” – Stamped on back of block twice. 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 |
Ostriches. |
|
Ratites. |
|
Birds. |
|
Animals. |
Call number |
ASSU Woodblocks -- Box 5 |