Contributor |
Wemmer, Nelson J., associated name. |
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Van Ingen & Snyder, engraver. |
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American Sunday-School Union, former owner. |
Title |
ASSU Illustration 5853 |
Alternate title |
Woodblock for printing an illustration of three boys in a street. |
Date |
[between 1853 and 1856?] |
Physical description |
1 wood block ; 7.4 x 6.2 x 2.3 cm. |
Notes |
Block numbered in two places: 5853, also numbered 66 in two places, now defaced. |
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Image of three boys in a street. They appear to be in conversation, and one of them appears to be holding a kite. |
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Signed in reverse: Van Ingen Snyder [i.e. Van Ingen & Snyder] |
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Van Ingen & Snyder, a partnership between William H. Van Ingen and Henry M. Snyder, was active between 1853 and 1871. |
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“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.
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Genre |
Wood blocks (Printing blocks) |
|
Wood engraving (Process) |
|
End-grain blocks. |
Subject |
Children. |
|
Christian life. |
Call number |
ASSU Woodblocks -- Box 12 |