| Contributor |
Wemmer, Nelson J., associated name. |
|
American Sunday-School Union, former owner. |
| Title |
ASSU Illustration 6373 |
| Alternate title |
Woodblock for printing an illustration of two men. |
| Date |
[between 1861 and 1876?] |
| Physical description |
1 wood block ; 7.6 x 6.0 x 2.3 cm. |
| Notes |
Block numbered in three places: 6373. |
|
Image of a man carrying another man on his back. There is a church and other buildings in the background, which the man on
top seems to be gesturing to.
|
|
“Mutu…Assi…” -- inscribed on back of block. [i.e. Mutual Assistance?] |
|
“N.J. Wemmer 215 Pear St. Phila.” -- Back of block. Nelson J. Wemmer is listed at this address in Philadelphia city directories
from 1861 to 1876.
|
|
Back of block partially obscured by pasted-down paper. |
| Genre |
Wood blocks (Printing blocks) |
|
Wood engraving (Process) |
|
End-grain blocks. |
| Subject |
Churches. |
|
Christian life. |
| Call number |
ASSU Woodblocks -- Box 6 |
