| Contributor |
Wemmer, Nelson J., associated name. |
|
American Sunday-School Union, former owner. |
| Title |
ASSU Illustration 6263 |
| Alternate title |
Woodblock for printing an illustration of two men in top hats facing each other in a crowded street. |
| Date |
[s.a.] |
| Physical description |
1 wood block ; 6.5 x 8.7 x 2.3 cm. |
| Notes |
Block numbered in one place: 6263, also 1420 on small adhesive label on back of block. |
|
Image of two men in top hats walking toward or facing each other in a street; one holds a walking stick in one hand, and the
other has one hand in his pocket and holds the other with palm flat toward the men; behind them is a large crowd of people,
including a few adults and a large number of children sitting, standing, and playing; a few buildings are visible behind them,
including one with a bell tower.
|
|
“Am.S.S.U” – Back of block. |
|
“N.J. Wemmer 215 Pear St. Phila” – Back of block. Boxwood dealer Nelson J. Wemmer is listed at this address in Philadelphia
city directories from 1861 to 1876.
|
|
Back of block partially obscured by pasted-down piece of paper. |
| Genre |
Wood blocks (Printing blocks) |
|
Wood engraving (Process) |
|
End-grain blocks. |
| Subject |
Men. |
|
Crowds. |
|
Children. |
| Call number |
ASSU Woodblocks -- Box 22 |
