Contributor |
Wemmer, Nelson J., associated name. |
|
American Sunday-School Union, former owner. |
Title |
ASSU Illustration 5627 |
Alternate title |
Woodblock for printing an illustration of the city of Jerusalem. |
Date |
[not before 1848?] |
Physical description |
1 wood block ; 6.1 x 10.1 x 2.3 cm. |
Notes |
Block numbered in two places: 5627. |
|
Image of a landscape view of the city of Jerusalem, from a distant and elevated point of view. |
|
‘Jerusalem from the Mount of Olives’ -- inscribed on side of block. |
|
‘From Bethlehem to Bethany’ -- also 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 |
Jerusalem. |
|
Landscapes. |
Call number |
ASSU Woodblocks -- Box 10 |