Block numbered in one place: 7208, also 932 on small adhesive label on back of block., Image of a man in a top hat grasping the upper arms of a woman who leans forward slightly; behind that man stands another in front of an open gate; a small stands behind the gate and looks on., Back of block partially obscured by pasted-down piece of paper.
Block numbered in two places: 4896., Image of an unidentified bird perched on the branch of a plant, 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.
Block numbered in two places: 7900, also 383 [?] faintly in one place, and 1176 on small adhesive label on back of block., Image of a girl raising one arm while dancing on a small slope under a tree; she is surrounded by five other boys and girls and a woman holding a small child; one boy wears a cloth hat and shoes with pointed toes, possibly sabots or other clogs, and a pile of these shoes lies to the side of the dancing girl, who appears to wear a different style of heeled shoe; the rest of the children are barefoot, and the girls wear head-kerchiefs or coifs; the woman wears a dress with a broad skirt, possibly a hoop skirt; more trees are visible in the distance., Signed: B.
Block numbered in one place: 7155., Image of an unidentified bird in a natural setting., Tape (inscribed “1035”) on obverse., Back of block partially obscured by pasted-down paper.
Block numbered in two places: 6599, also 1898 on small adhesive label on back of block., Image of seven men in a rocky terrain wearing long tunics or robes and head coverings, including what appear to be a turban and several taqiyahs; a man sitting crosslegged sits facing them, wearing a keffiyeh or similar head covering and reading from a book he holds up with one hand; the other men sitting and standing., “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 one place: 7193, also 978 on small adhesive label on back of block., Image of a boy reaching or digging for something; his surroundings are unclear, but he appears to be outdoors on grass or soil., "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: 3116., Image of the earth and the sun., Illustration appears in Infant Scripture Library (Philadelphia, 1857-1907?), p. 1., Illustration also appears in The Union spelling book (Philadelphia, 1838), p. 45., Illustration also appears in Stories for little ears (Philadelphia, 1857), p. 31.
Block numbered in one place: 7054, also 1741 on small adhesive label on back of block., Image of a man pushing or guiding a girl toward a woman sitting on a small sofa or fainting couch; the girl looks back and up at the man and holds one of his hands, and extends the other toward the woman; the woman leans against the arm of the sofa; the bottom half of a portrait of a man is visible on the wall behind the sofa., “[V] Grottenthaler [?]” — Back of block. Vincent Grottenthaler is listed (as a dealer in boxwood) in Philadelphia city directories from 1867 to 1876., “[?] 296” – Inscribed on back of block., Back of block partially obscured by small pasted-down paper., Illustration appears in Child's world, v. 15 no. 11 (1876), p. 3., Illustration also appears in Jessie Burton; or, danger in delay (Philadelphia, 1869), opp. p. 317.
Block numbered in two places: 6370., Image of a boy herding a cow and several smaller animals, possibly sheep., "Tail Piece [?]" – Inscribed on side of block.
Block numbered in two places: 6414., Image of a runaway horse in a street; a woman is dragged or pushed over by the horse; a boy or man lies behind the horse on the ground; three other people on the sidewalk in the distance look on in alarm., “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., “Don’t throw stones, boy.” – Inscribed on side of block., Illustration appears in Child's world, v. 7 no. 14 (Jul., 1865), p. 4., Illustration also appears in Child's world, v. 4 no. 14, p. 4.
Block numbered in one place: 3669, also 24 on small adhesive label on back of block., Image of two men standing in a street in front of a brick wall; one wears a top hat and clutches a cane under his arm while handing what appears to be a coin to another man, who holds one hand outstretched and holds his hat in the other hand; behind the men on the wall or a building is the word “Notice ”.
Block numbered in two places: 6364., Image of a man in a tall hat slumped against a building, beside a sign with an upper-case R on it; there are parts of several buildings visible around a corner; the man appears to be sleeping, tired, or unconscious., Signed: S [?]., “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: 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: 6282, also 1429 on small adhesive label on back of block., Image of two men planting what appears to be a branch or small tree; one kneels and holds the plant and the other stands and leans on a shovel; several small flowerpots lie on their sides in the foreground; a building, a small figure, and a clothesline are visible behind the men., “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., “two Gardeners planting” – Inscribed on side of block.
Block numbered in two places: 6114., Image of a man with an umbrella talking to a little girl. Next to the girl is a pot, and in the background is a waterfall., “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., Back of block partially obscured by pasted-down paper.
Block numbered in one place: 5537., Image of an unidentified bird perched on a branch, next to a nest containing eggs, in a natural setting., "Eggs..." -- Inscribed on side of block., Back of block obscured by pasted-down paper - removed June 2011.
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 two places: 875., Image of many boats in a harbor in the midst of a battle; the boats in the foreground are all powered by many rowers; some of these boats have sails and some do not; several boats and a tower crowded with man figures fly a flag with three crescents (i.e. the flag of the Ottoman Empire); ships with several sails are visible in the distance; possible a crusade scene., , Provenance:, , Variant:
Block numbered in two places: 6600, also 1197 on small adhesive label on back of block., Image of three women sitting around a bowl or basin; one places her hands in the bowl, another looks into the distance, and a third, older woman tilts her head to the side and looks downward; a plate and two other vessels sit in front of the basin; two other women stand in the background holding infants, and another woman climbs a ladder to a doorway, balancing a full basket on her head; all the women wear veils covering their hair, and the woman in the foreground appears to be wearing a bracelet or bangle., “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 one place: 6515, also 71 on small adhesive label on back of block., Image of a woman and a boy beside overturned barrels which have spilled what appear to be apples on the ground; the woman gestures toward the barrels, perhaps scolding the boy, and the boy holds his hat in his hands; two buildings and a ladder leaning against a tree are visible behind them., Signed: H.D. [i.e., Henry Dacre?], “[N.J.] Wemmer [2]15 [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: 9336., Image of a man on the steps of a porch gesturing with his hand, as two men standing in the road regard him from over a fence; one man has a hand on his hip and holds either a box or several books in the crook of the same arm; the other man appears to be holding a small bundle over his shoulder., Signed: J Dalziel [i.e. John Dalziel.], “Wemmer [?] Philada” – Back of block. [I.e. Nelson J. Wemmer.], “Snares and SafeGuards” – Inscribed on back of block., Illustration appears in Snares and safeguards, frontispiece.
Block numbered in two places: 9102., Image of two young women on a veranda waving to a departing woman who stands near a coach holding baskets and suitcases., Signed: J Dalziel [i.e., John Dalziel.], “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 three places: 6325., Image of several men pulling a statue or bust out of a body of water as a boy looks on; some men are shirtless and wear sarongs, while others wear long-sleeved short one-piece garments with fabric draped over one shoulder; all wear hats of wrapped-cloth; a palm tree and two ships with sails are visible in the distance., “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., Illustration appears in Child’s world vol. 3, no. 17 (Jul., 1864), p. 2.
Block numbered in two places: 7008, also 1273 on small adhesive label on back of block., Image of a woman, five girls, and one boy; all face inward in a close group, and the youngest children reaches up toward a girl in front of her., "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., “Dr Kendall’s [?]” – Inscribed on back of block., , Provenance:, , Variant:
Block numbered in two places: 4367., Image of an elephant with a pavilion on its back being attacked by a tiger, in a natural setting. With incised space for large initial letter., Illustration appears in Youth's penny gazette, vol. 13, no. 16, (August 1, 1855), p. 64.
Block numbered in two places: 7500, also 1645 on small adhesive label on back of block., Image of two standing women, a kneeling man, and a small girl holding a doll; one woman leans over to look at something the man holds in his hand. They appear to be unpacking a trunk. A mallet, a chisel, and books are strewn in the foreground., "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., Signed: B.
Block numbered 6081 in two places., Image of six people, possibly a family, standing near a dining table; the table is set for a meal., “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: 5248., Image of a wolf howling 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.
Block numbered in one place: 3609., Image of a fox in a natural setting, to the right of a signpost., Tape (inscribed “493”) removed from obverse, June 2011., Back of block partially obscured by pasted-down paper.
Block numbered in one place: 6910., Image of a small child in an interior setting. The child appears to be looking at a book on a nearby table., Back of block partially obscured by pasted-down paper.
Block numbered in two places: 2856., Image of a man with a cane conversing with two boys, who are both on ladders. The boys appear to be hanging a banner., Block has an open space for printed type., Back of block partially obscured by pasted-down paper.
Block numbered in one place: 6086., Image of a woman watching a young girl look at herself in a mirror, in an interior setting., “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., Back of block partially obscured by pasted-down paper.
Block numbered in two places: 9020., Image of four girls sitting around a small table with a candlestick on it; they appear to be peeling and eating small fruits or vegetables., “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 one place: 3482, also 816 on small adhesive label on back of block., Image of a large bird, likely an egret, standing in shallow water and spreading its wings., Back of block obscured by pasted-down paper.
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: 7152., Image of a bird perched on a rock., “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 one place: 6357, also 1174 on small adhesive label on back of block., Image of a man wearing a top hat sitting in a carriage drawn by two horses which appear to be standing still; behind him are several buildings; this image is enclosed in a circular outline, and above in on the block is a sign reading “The Way Out.”, “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 way out” – Inscribed on side of block.
Back of block partially obscured by pasted-down paper., Image of two seated women who appear to be playing tambourines, possibly in a graveyard., Illustration appears in The pictorial Sunday book: designed for the use of families, Bible classes, and Sunday School teachers: derived principally from the manners and customs of the Jews ; the rites, traditions, and antiquities, of eastern nations, explanatory of many portions of the Old and New Testaments together with interesting descriptions of the principal places mentioned in the Bible, illustrated by numerous landscape scenes, from sketches taken on the spot (New York, 1846), p. 322. Caption of illustration - "Mourning women.", Tape (inscribed “1832”) on obverse., Back of block partially obscured by pasted-down paper.
Block numbered in two places: 7199, also 1011 on small adhesive on back of block., Image of a girl holding a bowl and spoon toward a boy who lies in bed; beside the bed is a table or nightstand with a pitcher and bowl on it., "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: 7976., Image of a blooming flower in the foreground, and a tree in the background., Back of block partially obscured by pasted-down paper.
Block numbered in one place: 3317, also 845 on small adhesive label on back of block., Image of a seated man and woman regarding the gesture or entrance of a standing man in an entryway; the standing man wears a flowing garment and holds one hand in front of his chest and the other in the air; the man and woman sit on a sofa with an elaborately-carved arm and a footstool; behind them is a curtain or hanging; possibly a Biblical scene., Back of block obscured by pasted-down paper.
Block numbered in two places: 6757, also 1504 on small adhesive label on back of block., Image of three men looking down at a small girl who stands, leaning her head against the leaf of a table; one man sits backwards on a chair, another leans on the table, and the third stands upright, holding a long reed in his mouth., “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: 3344, also 402 on small adhesive label on back of block., Image of a boy on a rocking horse, holding a small whip; two children and an infant look on: one child standing, a younger child sitting on the floor with a large top, and an infant in a woman's arms., Illustration also appears in The Sunday-school anniversary (Philadelphia, 1824, p. 26.
