Block numbered in one place: 6463., Image of four men around a table looking at a seated man; one leans over the table and points at the seated man with his pipe in his hand., Back of block obscured by pasted-down paper., “Bar of Iron, 2nd part.” – Inscribed on side of block.
Block numbered in two places: 7200., Image of a girl in a street, standing beside a lamp post and looking down at a paper she holds in one hand, which may read “Blessed need”; two boys kneel on the ground and face each other with hands outstretched, perhaps playing marbles., "V. Grottenthaler, 402 Library St Phila." – Back of block. Vincent Grottenthaler is listed (as a dealer in boxwood) at this address in Philadelphia city directories from 1869 to 1876.
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.
Block numbered in two places: 7875, also 1683 on small adhesive label on back of block., Block numbered in two places: 7875, also 1683 on small adhesive label on back of block., Signed: Lauderbach [i.e., James W. Lauderbach?]
Block numbered in one place: 9337, also 1472 on small adhesive label on back of block., Image of what appears to be the interior of a barn with a mezzanine running along the three visible walls; several men are in the barn along with two camels; one man stands barefoot in the middle of the barn on a small rug, others sit in a circle toward the wall, and more men stand among bales or packages; the men appear to be wearing headdresses of some kind, perhaps keffiyeh., Back of block obscured by pasted-down paper.
Block numbered in two places: 3526, also 491 on small adhesive label on back of block., Image of a kneeling woman holding a child in a basket toward a standing woman; three other women look on, one holding an umbrella over the standing woman; all of the women wear dresses and long veils over their hair; a small palm tree is visible in the foreground; possibly as scene of Moses as an infant.
Block numbered in two places: 8143, also 1907 on small adhesive label on back of block., Image of a girl supporting or holding the shoulder of what appears to be a smaller girl in front of her; the smaller girl holds an umbrella; a seated woman holding a muffler sits on a chair facing the girls, and another woman stands and rests one hand on a chair., Signed: Lauderbach [i.e., James W. Lauderbach?]
Block numbered in two places: 6185., Image of a large, ornate building, possibly a train station or a convention hall; several figures stand in the street in the foreground., Back of block also engraved (for portion of map of Kansas)., “N.J. Wemmer 215 Pear St. Phila.” – Back of block in two places. Nelson J. Wemmer is listed at this address in Philadelphia city directories from 1861 to 1876.
Block numbered in two places: 9206, also 1831 on small adhesive label on back of block., Image of a girl in profile in the center of a circle; around the circle are flowers and branches, geometric designs, what appears to be the top of a castle in the distance, and the words “May” and “Will”; at the bottom of the block are the words “Of such truthful simple hearts / The Kingdom is of Heaven”, from the poem “Little Will” by R.R. Thom., “John Dalziel, 1009 Arch St. Philad’a.” – Back of block., “V. Grottenthaler Phila.” – Back of block. Vincent Grottenthaler is listed (as a dealer in boxwood) in Philadelphia city directories from 1867 to 1876.
Block numbered in two places: 606., Image of an courtroom scene. It appears to depict the defendant, looking downcast, a lawyer speaking before at least one judge, and an audience., “Court Room” inscribed on tape on side of block., , Provenance:, , Variant:
Block numbered in one place: 4924., Image of a flower in a natural setting., “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.
Block numbered in one place: 7677., Image of a single rose., Illustration appears in The Union primer, or, First book for children... (Philadelphia, between 1875 and 1893?), p. 7., "V. Grot…, 40…"--Back of block. Vincent Grottenthaler is listed (as a dealer in boxwood) in Philadelphia city directories from 1869 to 1876.
Block numbered in two places: 7158., Image of an unidentified bird perched on a branch in a natural setting., “N.J. Wemmer & Son. 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.
Block numbered in two places: 5973, also numbered 182 in two places, now defaced., Image of a road, and two horse-drawn carriages on it. There is a sign on the road that reads ‘Keep To The Right As The Law Directs’. The driver of the carriage to the sign of the sign appears to be in conversation with a man who is attempting to give the driver something. Present in the background is a building., Signed in reverse: Van Ingen-Snyder [i.e. Van Ingen & Snyder], Van Ingen & Snyder, a partnership between William H. Van Ingen and Henry M. Snyder, was active between 1853 and 1871., “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.
Block numbered in one place: 6046., Image of two bears pursuing a deer. The deer is jumping over a chasm, while one bear remains on the ledge, and the other has fallen down the crevasse., “The Maral’s Leap” -- inscribed on side of block., Note: A Maral is also known as a Caspian red deer., Back of block partially obscured by pasted-down paper.
Block numbered in two places: 5969, block also numbered 175 in two places, now defaced., Image of an elephant carrying a small child in its trunk, in a natural setting. An adult human is chasing the elephant, and the child is reaching back towards the adult figure., Signed in reverse: Vaningen-Snyder [i.e. Van Ingen & Snyder], “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., Illustration appears in Child's world v. 10 no. 12 p. 3.
Block numbered in two places: 5966, also 170 in three places, two now defaced., Image of a boy and a girl waving at or hailing an approaching train; the boy waves his hat in one hand and holds a basket in the other; the girl holds up both hands; there are trees on the far side of the track., Signed: Van Ingen-Snyder. Van Ingen & Snyder, a partnership between William H. Van Ingen and Henry M. Snyder, was active between 1853 and 1871., “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.
Block numbered in three places: 6028., Image of a boy fishing with a stick and a string while a young girl looks over him and rests her hands on his shoulders; three fish are visible in the water around the line; the boy carries a woven pack and a boot sits beside him; the boy and girl are on a small slope and there are reeds around them., “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., Illustration appears in Child's world, v. 1, no. 13 (Jul., 1862), p. 4., Illustration also appears in Child's world, v. 8, no. 5 (Mar., 1869), p. 2
Block numbered in two places: 7592., Image of a rose in bloom, with several other buds on the plant., "V. Grottenthaler, 402 Library St Phila."-- Back of block. Vincent Grottenthaler is listed (as a dealer in boxwood) at this address in Philadelphia city directories from 1869 to 1876.
Block numbered in one place: 9295, also 1827 on small adhesive label on back of block., Image of two small girls in the middle of a diamond-shaped frame; the smaller girl wears a bonnet and a muffler; the taller girl wears a hat and a fur-trimmed ankle-length coat, and carries a folded parasol or umbrella in one hand and a book in the other; they are outside in a sparsely-vegetated area, but around the frame is elaborate decoration, including several types of large flowers, butterflies, vines, and geometric shapes. In the style of Kate Greenaway., Block damaged: Minor damage to side of block., Signed: J Dalziel sc. [i.e. John Dalziel]; AR [possibly Arthur Rackham?]., “V. Grottenthaler Phila.” –Back of block. Vincent Grottenthaler is listed (as a dealer in boxwood) in Philadelphia city directories from 1867 to 1876., “John Dalziel, 1009 Arch St. Philad’a.” – Back of block .
Block numbered in one place: 4047, also 1110 on small adhesive label on back of block., Image of a man pointing or gesturing at a boy; the man rests his other hand on a workbench; the boy looks downward and holds a saw in one hand and a hat in the other., “Thomas & Joseph p. 2[6?] Thomas was very much [illegible]‘” – Inscribed on side of block.
Block numbered in two places: 6055., Image of a two girls, one of them sitting in front of an open suitcase. A dresser drawer is open. Various objects, including a doll, are scattered on the floor., “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., Illustration appears in Kate Morgan and her soldiers (Philadelphia, between 1862 and 1869), plate opposite p. [22].
Block numbered in two places: 9251, also 1218 on small adhesive label on back of block., Image of a boy standing on stage, wearing a piece of fabric as what appears to be a toga; one hand is beneath the other garment; he holds his other arm in the air; several boys stand before the stage regarding him., “V. Grottenthaler Phila.” Back of block. Vincent Grottenthaler is listed (as a dealer in boxwood) in Philadelphia city directories from 1867 to 1876., Back of block partially obscured by pasted-down paper., Signed: R.G.J. Sc.
Block numbered in one place: 3562., Image of Joshua leading the Israelites in battle., ‘Inf. Scrip…[illegible] Part II…’ -- side of block., Tape (inscribed “700”) on obverse., Illustration appears in Aaron, Child's home library series no. 4 (Philadelphia, between 1857 and 1870?), p. 1., Illustration also appears in The Infant scripture library (Philadelphia, 1857-1907?), p. 1?, Back of block partially obscured by pasted-down paper.
Block numbered in one place: 7124., Image of a couple talking to a man in a fenced-in yard. The man is holding a sign that says ‘Lot 10’, and there is a cat in the background., Illustration appears in "We" versus "I" (Philadelphia, between 1869 and 1893?), p. 14. This title was listed in the American Sunday-School Union catalogues from 1869 to 1893. Caption of illustration -- "Well, Mr. Silas, so you are looking at your new purchase.", "V. Grottenthaler, 402 Library St Phila." -- Back of block. Vincent Grottenthaler is listed (as a dealer in boxwood) at this address in Philadelphia city directories from 1869 to 1876., Back of block partially obscured by pasted-down paper.
Block numbered in two places: 8366., Image of a girl picking flowers in an outdoor setting. The girl appears to be in front of a clothesline, with a building in the background., Illustration appears in The flower-mission, and what grew out of it (Philadelphia, 1893?), p. 33. This title was listed in the American Sunday-School Union catalogue for 1893. Caption of illustration -- "There isn't a single bright flower for my bouquet.", Signed in reverse: HM Snyder., "V. Grottenthaler Co., Phila, PA." -- Back of block. Vincent Grottenthaler is listed (as a dealer in boxwood) in Philadelphia city directories from 1869 to 1876., Back of block partially obscured by pasted-down paper.
Block numbered in three places: 3936, also numbered 100 in two places, and numbered 3390 in one place. 3930 also inscribed on side of block., Image of an old man, seated, talking to a boy and a girl. Outdoor scene, with a house in the background. The old man is holding a cane, and there is a hat next to him., Illustration appears in The thunder-storm (Philadelphia, between 1857 and 1870?), p. 34. This title was listed in American Sunday-School Union catalogues from Jan. 1857 to at least 1870; it was not listed in 1893. Caption of illustration -- "Here is a piece of cake for you.", “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.
Block numbered in two places: 6015., Image of one boy carrying a smaller boy; the larger boy holds his hat in his hands and looks up at the smaller boy, who holds a book and crutch or cane; a man, woman, and boy look on from behind; there are several houses in the distance., “Jew boy and Gentile boy” – Inscribed on side of block., Illustration appears in New book of two hundred pictures, p. 102., Illustration also appears in Child's world vol. 1, no.11 (Jun. 1862), p. 2.
Block numbered in two places: 6322., Image of a crowd gathered to observe a woman held with her feet in the stocks; she holds a child whose face is buried in her lap., “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., “Am.S.S.U” – Back of block in three places., Illustration appears in Child's world, v. 4 no. 17 (Sept., 1865), p. 1.
Block numbered in two places: 490., Image of several children in a street outside doorways of what appear to be two row houses; four girls, one smaller and younger, pursue or follow a waving girl hurrying down the street; two boys leaning against a building look on and one holds his hat aloft; in the foreground is a post or street lamp., , Provenance:, , Variant:
Block numbered in one place: 132., Image of two well-dressed men on horseback, and two cloaked men walking alongside them in a natural setting. Two of the men appear to be in conversation., Attributed to George H. Matthews & John Robinson by S. Robert Teitelman. George Matthews was in a partnership with John Robinson between 1867 and 1869., Tape (inscribed “1812”) on obverse., , Provenance:, , Variant:
Block numbered in one place: 137., Image of three men on horseback riding towards a settlement [?] where there appears to be a group of soldiers and a man waving to those on horseback., Signed in reverse: Matthews-Robinson SC [i.e. George H. Matthews and John Robinson]. George Matthews was in a partnership with John Robinson between 1867 and 1869., Tape (inscribed “1739”) on obverse., , Provenance:, , Variant:
