| Contributor |
Wemmer, Nelson J., associated name. |
|
American Sunday-School Union, former owner. |
| Title |
ASSU Illustration 6252 |
| Alternate title |
Woodblock for printing an illustration of two boys reading. |
| Date |
[between 1861 and 1876?] |
| Physical description |
1 wood block ; 7.5 x 5.7 x 2.3 cm. |
| Notes |
Block numbered in three places: 6252. |
|
Image of two boys reading in a natural setting. One of them is sitting on a fence, and the other is seated on a tree stump.
|
|
“Sunshine & Shadow To…[unintelligible] Chap 1st Vignette” -- inscribed on side of block. |
|
“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.
|
| Genre |
Wood blocks (Printing blocks) |
|
Wood engraving (Process) |
|
End-grain blocks. |
| Subject |
Books and reading. |
|
Christian life. |
| Call number |
ASSU Woodblocks -- Box 7 |
