| Contributor |
N.J. Wemmer & Son, associated name. |
|
American Sunday-School Union, former owner. |
| Title |
ASSU Illustration 5983 |
| Alternate title |
Woodblock for printing an illustration of a man and a group of Native Americans. |
| Date |
[between 1861 and 1876?] |
| Physical description |
1 wood block ; 11.0 x 13.8 x 2.3 cm. |
| Notes |
Block numbered in two places: 5983. |
|
Image of a man in European garb who appears to be watching a group of Native Americans, in a natural setting. |
|
“Brainerd [unintelligible] the [unintelligible] Indians” -- inscribed on side of block. [i.e. David Brainerd?] |
|
“N.J. Wemmer & Son. 215 Pear St. Phila.” -- stamped twice on back of block. Boxwood dealer Nelson J. Wemmer is listed at this
address in Philadelphia city directories from 1861 to 1876.
|
| Genre |
Wood blocks (Printing blocks) |
|
Wood engraving (Process) |
|
End-grain blocks. |
| Subject |
Indians of North America. |
|
Brainerd, David, 1718-1747. |
| Call number |
ASSU Woodblocks -- Box 10 |
