| Contributor |
Wemmer, Nelson J., associated name. |
|
American Sunday-School Union, former owner. |
| Title |
ASSU Illustration 6522 |
| Alternate title |
Woodblock for printing an illustration of a boy and a girl outdoors. |
| Date |
[between 1861 and 1876?] |
| Physical description |
1 wood block ; 10.1 x 7.0 x 2.3 cm. |
| Notes |
Block numbered in two places: 6522, also 1880 on small adhesive label on back of block. |
|
Image of an older boy and girl walking along a path in front of a house; the girl wears a bonnet and carries a small basket
in one hand; a boy wearing a cap follows immediately behind her and appears to be carrying something as well, perhaps a box.
|
|
“N.J. Wemmer 215 Pear St. Phila” – Back of block in two places. Boxwood dealer Nelson J. Wemmer is listed at this address
in Philadelphia city directories from 1861 to 1876.
|
|
“Am.S.S.U” – Back of block in three places. |
| Genre |
Wood blocks (Printing blocks) |
|
Wood engraving (Process) |
|
End-grain blocks. |
| Subject |
Boys. |
|
Girls. |
|
Walking. |
| Call number |
ASSU Woodblocks -- Box 27 |
