Block numbered in three places: 6593, also 372 on small adhesive label on back of block., Image of a man wearing a turban gazing forward while holding what appears to be a long pipe to his lips; a child crawls on the floor and a young woman or older girl sits behind him on what appears to be a loft bed or other high piece of furniture., “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.
Block numbered in two places: 6605, also 1219 on small adhesive label on back of block., Image of a standing man and a crouching woman who regard a small child who stands and places her hands on the back of a pram; the three appear to be inside a walled courtyard., "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., Illegible inscription on side of block.
Block numbered in two places: 6443, also 1253 on small adhesive label on back of block., Image of a man, a woman, and a girl standing on what appears to be a porch; the man holds a pointer or stick horizontally in the air and the girl runs under it toward an approaching figure, either a young man or an older boy., “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., “Ni[?] Tav[e]rn” – Inscribed on back of block.
Block numbered 6269 in two places., Image of the interior of a tavern, with numerous men sitting at tables with drinks and cards; a central figure addresses the group., “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., “A.S.S.U” – Back of block.
Block numbered in two places: 7548, also 1750 on small adhesive label on back of block., Image of a woman and a girl standing in a doorway with the door open, looking at a girl who walks in front of the house in the rain barefoot, slightly hunched and carrying a basket with one arm while holding her hat down with her other hand., 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.
Block numbered in two places: 7094, also 1453 on small adhesive label on back of block., Image an older woman outside leaning or stooping toward the ground in front of a tree; three girls facing her looking on, one reaching out hands, perhaps to assist her., “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.
Block numbered in two places: 6536, also 1937 on small adhesive label on back of block., Image of a wolf with mouth slightly open beside a domestic dog, possibly a Rottweiler or bullmastiff., “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, “The House Dog and the Wolf.” – Inscribed on side of block., Illustration appears in Child's world v. 5 no. 5, p. 3.
Block numbered in two places: 6288., Image of three hunters among mountains; two kneel and prepare to shoot the small, fleeing chamois who run across another cliff; a third man cleans or loads his rifle., “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 two places., “Chamois hunters” – Inscribed on side of block.
Block numbered in two places: 6803., Image of a bearded man in a long tunic, carrying a staff in his hand and something on his back; he steps on what appear to be stones or logs beneath him alongside or in a body of water, regarding an angelic female figure as a man in the foreground appears to be drowning., “’Detested wretch!’ – but scarce his speech began, When the strange partner seem’d no longer man:” – Inscribed on back of block; quotation from Thomas Parnell’s poem “The Hermit.”, “N.J. Wemmer. 215 Pear St. Phila.” – Back of block in four places. Boxwood dealer Nelson J. Wemmer is listed at this address in Philadelphia city directories from 1861 to 1876.
Block numbered in one place: 6016., Image of a man wearing a crown and robes extending a hand toward another man; the second man looks downward and wears a cloth headpiece, a tunic, and sandals; they are in a room with columns and garlands, and are regarded by several men and women; (Bible Matt. 22, The Parable of the Wedding Banquet)., “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., “The Man without a Wedding garment” – Inscribed on side of block., Illustration appears in Child’s world, v. 1, no. 17 (Sept., 1862), p. 2.
Block numbered in two places: 6338, also 361 on small adhesive label on back of block., Image of a boy and a man in a top hat holding a walking stick regarding a boy who kneels at the base of a tree, holding something in his hand; the standing boy touches the other boy’s shoulder and gestures toward him., “[N.J. Wem]mer. [21]5 [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., "The Old Stone Farm House 'He held it for some time.' p. [?]" – Inscribed on side of block.
Block numbered in two places: 6145., Image of two women outside a building [a tavern?] identified with the sign “Rose & Crow [i.e., Crown?].” A flag is suspended over the sign. Men, one of whom wears suspenders, are gathered at a table in the background., Back of block partially obscured by pasted-down paper., “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.
Block numbered in three places: 6301., Image of a man with a cloth or bandage around his head, holding his chest and covered by a blanket; three men attend, one in a uniform with his arm in a sling, one beside him with arms crossed, and one at the end of the bed or bench offers him a bowl of food; a book and pitcher of water are on the floor and a paned window is to the side., “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 two places., “The Old Red House ‘The poor fellows are so grateful’ p. 253 M.S.” – Inscribed on side of block., Illustration appears in The old flag, p. 283., Illustration also appears in Child's world, v. 10 no. 21 (Nov. 1871), p.2.
Block numbered 6173 in one place., Image of a girl standing next to a boy who is seated at a table. The table is set for a meal; a portrait hangs on the wall in the background, “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., “Susie’s mistake”—Inscribed on side of block.
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.
Block numbered in two places: 6590, also 3[7?]0 on small adhesive label on back of block., Image of a man wearing a long tunic and cloth head covering and holding what appears to be a rifle, resting the butt end on the ground; behind him are what appear to be several temporary structures made of what may be tarp, with people and goats gathered in and around them; the area is surrounded by a large number of palm trees., “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.
Block numbered in two places: 6228, also 1450 on small adhesive label on back of block., Image of a man and a woman leaning over the ground at what appears to be a grave; the man holds a shovel, and the woman wears a cloak with a hood and clutches a small branch or sprig; behind them are the spire of a church and a group of figures wearing coats and hats departing the churchyard., “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., “Prayer [?] do [?]” – Inscribed on side of block.
Block numbered in two places: 6548, also 55 on small adhesive label on back of block., Image of several boys beside a wall around what may be a church building; several standing boys and two kneeling boys regard or assist a boy who sits on the ground against the wall; the boy may be injured, and what may be a crutch or walking stick lies on the ground beside him., “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., “[?] Howard. M.S. p. 11” – Inscribed on side of block.
Block numbered in two places: 6439., The logo for the periodical Child’s world; the outline of the logo is circular, with the length of each letter extending or compacted to fit inside half of the circle, with Child’s in the top half and World in the lower half., “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., “Child’s World.” – Inscribed on side of block., Illustration appears in Child's world, v. 8, no. 16, p. 4., Illustration also appears in Child's world, v. 4, no. 24, p. 3., Wood blocks (Printing blocks), Wood engraving (Process), End-grain blocks.
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: 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: 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 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: 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 one place: 4739., Image of a man praying on his knees in a garden. There appear to be two other human figures seated in the background., ‘The Garden On The Mount’ -- caption of block., Illustration appears in Stories of the good shepherd, p. 220. In the story, the man is Jesus, visiting the garden one last time before his death. This title was listed in American Sunday-School Union catalogues from Jan. 1857 to at least 1893., Illustration also appears in Life of Christ, p. 239., Back of block partially obscured by pasted-down paper.
Block numbered in two places: 4714., Image of Jesus praying. He is kneeling with his hands folded across his chest, as rays of light shine down., ‘The Bright Shining Garments’ -- caption of block., Illustration appears in Stories of the good shepherd, p. 150. This title was listed in American Sunday-School Union catalogues from Jan. 1857 to at least 1893., Back of block partially obscured by pasted-down paper.
Block numbered in one place: 4731., Image of a group of women in a garden., ‘The Women In The Garden’ -- caption of block., Illustration appears in Stories of the good shepherd, p. 280. In the story, the women are those who were accompanying Mary, taking spices and ointments to put about the body of Jesus. This title was listed in American Sunday-School Union catalogues from Jan. 1857 to at least 1893., Illustration also appears in Historias de bom pastor, p. 220. Caption of illustration -- "As mulheres no Jardin.", Back of block partially obscured by pasted-down paper.
Block numbered in two places: 4736., Image of a man carrying a cross, surrounded by an angry mob., ‘The Cross & The Dying Thief’ -- caption of block., Illustration appears in Stories of the good shepherd, p. 250. This title was listed in American Sunday-School Union catalogues from Jan. 1857 to at least 1893., Illustration also appears in Historias do bom pastor, p. 196. Caption of illustration -- "A cruz e o Ladrao moribundo.", Back of block partially obscured by pasted-down paper.
Block numbered in two places: 5915, also numbered 136 in two places., Image of a man, two children and a dog. The man is looking towards what appears to be a church, but the children are looking at the dog in an outdoor setting., Illustration appears in The thunder-storm (Philadelphia, between 1857 and 1870?), p. 127. 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 -- "My faithful Plato.", “Church dog” -- inscribed on back of block., “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., Signed in reverse: VanIngen-Snyder. Van Ingen & Snyder, a partnership between William H. Van Ingen and Henry M. Snyder, was active between 1853 and 1871., Tape (inscribed “Van Ingen Snyder”) on side of block.
Block numbered in two places: 5902., Image of a man talking to two children, a boy and a girl, in an interior setting. The boy appears to be holding a hammer [?] and is handing something to the man., 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., “Flaw” -- inscribed on back of block., “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: 5913, block also numbered 183 in two places, now defaced. Block also inscribed 13 on back of block., Image of a man who appears to be in distress, in an interior setting. One of his hands is clasped to his head, and the other appears to be dropping coins [?] into an open drawer., Signed in reverse: VanIngen-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., Back of block partially obscured by pasted-down paper.
Block numbered in one place: 5835, block also numbered 47, now defaced., Image of two girls gathering something liquid into a vessel [?], Illustration appears in Seeds for young sowers (Philadelphia, 1893?). Caption of illustration -- "The children's call.", Illustration also appears in The Book of one hundred and ninety stories (Philadelphia, 1893?), p. 48. This title was listed in the American Sunday-School Union catalogue for 1893. Caption of illustration -- "He never dries up.", Signed in reverse: Van Ingen Snyder [i.e. Van Ingen & Snyder], Tape (inscribed “Van In…Snyder”) -- side of block., Van Ingen & Snyder, a partnership between William H. Van Ingen and Henry M. Snyder, was active between 1853 and 1871., Back of block partially obscured by pasted-down paper.
Block numbered in two places: 5838, also 45 in two places faintly, 34 in one place, 4 (defaced) before the number 5838 in two places., Image of three children looking at a cage with a mouse in it; the cage is placed on the seat of a chair, and a cat stands beside the chair., 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., Illustration appears in New book of two hundred pictures, p. 75.
Block numbered in two places: 7064., Image of a man and woman outdoors; the woman holds the hands of two girls, and four other girls stand in front of them with backs turned, one linking arms with one of the smaller girls; all wear simple clothing and a hat or bonnet; the style of the bonnets suggest a historical setting – possibly 17th-century., Signed: Van Ingen-Snyder. Van Ingen & Snyder, a partnership between William H. Van Ingen and Henry M. Snyder, was active between 1853 and 1871.
Block numbered in two places: 6928., Image of a dog reclining next to a tombstone [?] in a natural setting., 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.
Block numbered in one place: 5819., Image of a very young child holding a bunch of flowers., Signed: Van Ingen-Snyder. Van Ingen & Snyder, a partnership between William H. Van Ingen and Henry M. Snyder, was active between 1853 and 1871.
Block numbered in two places: 7136., Image of one woman helping another out of a carriage drawn by a single horse; a man behind her and the carriage driver, in a top hat and holding the reins, look on; a young girl stands beside the carriage; trees and a distant building with a tower are visible in the background., Signed: Van Ingen-Snyder. Van Ingen & Snyder, a partnership between William H. Van Ingen and Henry M. Snyder, was active between 1853 and 1871., Back of block partially obscured by pasted-down paper.
Block numbered in two places: 5853, also numbered 66 in two places, now defaced., Image of three boys in a street. They appear to be in conversation, and one of them appears to be holding a kite., 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: 5849, also numbered 57 in one place., Image of an old woman in a chair watching a small boy reading nearby., Illustration appears in Charlie ; or, The bad habit (Philadelphia, between 1866 and 1893?), p. 53. This title was listed in American Sunday-School Union catalogues from March 1867 to at least 1893. Caption of illustration -- "The old lady sat listening in her armchair.", Illustration also appears in Seeds for young sowers (Philadelphia, 1893?). Caption of illustration -- "Keep thy heart.", Signed in reverse: Vaningen 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., “Ri…[rest obscured by paper]” – inscribed on back of block., “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., Back of block partially obscured by pasted-down paper.
Block numbered in two places: 6909., Image of a mother and son looking in one direction, in an interior setting., Signed: 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., Back of block partially obscured by pasted-down paper.
Block numbered in two places: 5935, also numbered 70 in two places, now defaced., Image of an old man and a young boy. The boy is sitting on the old man’s knee, in an interior setting. There are books on the shelves behind the chair., 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., Back of block partially obscured by pasted-down paper.
Block numbered in two places: 5839, also 44 in one place, 31 faintly in one place., Image of three children playing with blocks; one boy kneels and places a block at the top of a tower while a second boy stands ready with another block; a girl sits in a small chair and holds a pile of blocks in her lap; the open box of blocks is visible in the foreground., 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., Illustration appears in New book of two hundred pictures, p. 76 and Child's world, v. 6 no. 12 (Jun., 1867), p. 2.
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 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 one place: 8110., Image of a man seated on what appears to be a block of stone, possible in a stone cell or outside a stone wall; one arm and one leg are shackled and he leans his head on his hand; possibly a scene from Classical antiquity., Signed: Scattergood-Howell; the firm is listed in the Philadelphia city directory for 1852.
Block numbered in two places: 8119., Image of a young boy in a fenced yard, holding his hat in his hand and regarding a stone that reads “Faithful Plato"., Signed: Scattergood-Howell; the firm is listed in the Philadelphia city directory for 1852.
Block numbered in two places: 8108., Image of a woman and a boy; the woman sits on a chair between a table and a mantel with a clock on it; the boy runs toward her with a quill in one hand and paper in the other., Signed: Scattergood-Howell; the firm is listed in the Philadelphia city directory for 1852.
Block numbered in two places: 4984., Image of a turtle in a natural setting., "Spel. Book. Turtle." -- Inscribed on one side of block., “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: 5888, also numbered 15 in two places, now defaced., Image of a boy and a girl in an outdoor setting, walking. The girl is towing the boy by the hand., “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: 4940., Image of a bird perched on a branch 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., Back of block partially obscured by pasted-down paper.
