Block numbered in two places: 6572, also 369 on small adhesive label on back of block., Image of two girls looking at each other; one looks out an open window and rests her hand on the railing across what appears to be a small balcony; the other girl rests one hand on the edge of the same railing and holds a basket in her other hand, with feet on two different stairs of a small stoop., “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., “Maggie + Bessie Frontispiece M.S. p. 3.”
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: 3682., Image of one girl placing her hand on the shoulder of a girl sitting on a bench; the seated girl covers part of her face with one hand; there is a broom leaning on the wall beside the bench.
Block numbered in one place: 7166, also 1080 on small adhesive label on back of block., Image of women indoors; the three near the door wear hats, bonnets, and shawls, and one places her hands on the shoulders of a girl; facing this group are two standing women and one seated women who all regard the girl., Signed: B [?], Back of block obscured by pasted-down piece of paper.
1 wood block ; 8.5 x 6.7 x 2.3 cm., Block numbered in two places: 6993, also 1250 on small adhesive label on back of block., Image of a woman sitting on a chair beside a girl on a smaller chair; the woman is holding a plate with what appears to be round fruit on it, and what may be a knife in her other hand; at the girl’s feet is a ball of yarn; two other women sit at a table behind them in the same room., Signed: Longacre Phila. [i.e., James B. Longacre?], “N.J. Wemmer & Son. Philada 215 Pear St.” – Back of block in two places. Nelson J. Wemmer is listed at this address in Philadelphia city directories from 1861 to 1876., Illustration appears in Child's world, v. 10 no. 21 (Nov. 1871), p. 3.
Block numbered in two places: 7059., Image of two girls in the foreground speaking and gesturing over a fence to a man in a tall hat with a pipe; a tree and building are visible on the far side of the fence., Signed: VI-S [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., "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., “ K[?] Christmas T[?] p. 120-2[?]– Inscribed on back of block., Back of block obscured partially by pasted-down paper.
Block numbered in one places: 9257, also 1751 on small adhesive label on back of block., Image of two girls in a field of flowers and tall grass; one stands and holds a small bunch of flowers; the other girl wears a large sun hat and seems to be sitting or kneeling on the ground., Back of block covered by pasted-down paper., Signed: [Triangle; i.e., Frank Bellew].
Block numbered in one place: 7141, also 1067 on small adhesive label on back of block., Image of a girl running away from a bull who stands behind some brush or a bush and what appears to be an incomplete fence., "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 piece of paper.
Block numbered in two places: 6440, also 1276 on small adhesive label on back of block., Image of a boy and girl holding hands; the boy holds a sack over his shoulder with his other hand, and faces the girl at an angle; they appear to be walking., “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., Joints not visible on sides of composite block.
Block numbered in one place: 2619, also 1302 on small adhesive label on back of block., Image of a man with shoulder-length hair wearing breeches and stockings sitting on a chair turned sideways beside a table; he holds a quill in the hand resting on the table and places the other hand on the head of a young girl who stands at his side., Signed: Vanartsdalen [i.e., James Vanartsdalen?]
Block numbered in two places: 7547, also 1672 on small adhesive label on back of block., Image of a boy and a girl outdoors on rocky terrain; the boy wears a small cap and carries a basket with both hands, and turns toward a smaller girl, who knees or stands behind him, holding something in an outstretched hand., Signed; VIS [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 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: 3548, also 1271 on small adhesive label on back of block., Image of a girl reaching for a book in a cabinet above her head; she stand between a chair and a small table beneath the cabinet; the girl holds one book under her other arm, and there are several more books on the table in front of her and one book on the floor.
Block numbered in two places: 7061, also 1329 on small adhesive label on back of block., Image of a woman and a girl facing each other at a low gate; the girl looks downward and holds a bag behind her back., "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., “[?] [Ch]ris[t]mas [T]ree p. 2” – Inscribed on back of block.
Block numbered in two places: 6039., Image of a man (a minister?) sitting in a chair with a book, while four young standing girls share a book and face 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., “Annals of the Poor p. 212 ‘I frequently used to assemble this little group’” – Inscribed on side of block., Illustration appears in New book of two hundred pictures, p. 106., Illustration also appears in Child's world v. 5 no. 5, p. 2.
Block numbered in one place: 7092, also 1314 on small adhesive label on back of block., Image of a girl on one side of a metal gate and stone wall, likely inside; she reaches into what appears to be a picnic basket and looks over her shoulder toward a boy who grasps a rung of the gate with one hand and reaches toward her with the other., “V Grottenthaler [obscured]” – 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: 3229, also 163 on small adhesive label on back of block., Image of two girls looking over their shoulders at a woman entering the room., Illustration appears in The Book of one hundred pictures (Philadelphia, between 1861 and 1907?), p. 81.
Block numbered in one place: 3674, also 929 on small adhesive label on back of block., Image of a girl sitting on a low wall in front of a door, under a sign that says “Office”; she covers her face with both hands; behind her in the distance is what appears to be a bridge., “Late” – Inscribed on side of block., Illustration appears in Stories for little ears (Philadelphia, 1857), p. 27.
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: 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].
Architectural drawing of an exterior view of the two-story quaint residence. Contains a pitched and shingled roof, covered side porch, gabled windows, and ivy covering sections of the facade. Trees landscape the grounds and two girls are visible on one of the two paths to the dwelling., Probably published in J.C. Sidney's American cottage and villa architecture : a series of views and plans ... (New York: Appleton & Co., 1850). The book was to be issued in ten parts, monthly, beginning in July, 1850. The series was never completed and 4-5 parts containing a total of 22 plates by various Northeastern architects are known., Philadelphia on Stone, POSP 89, Gift of David Doret.
Creator
Rosenthal, Max, 1833-1918, artist
Date
[ca. 1850]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department BW- Residences [P.2002.33]
Shows very young girl attired in a dress and leaning on a book on a chair. A stack of books on a table is partially visible in background., Title supplied by cataloger., Retrospective conversion record: original entry, edited., Gift of Jane Carson James., Digitization funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012.
Creator
Cremer, James, 1821-1893
Date
[ca. 1868]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department stereo - Cremer - Genre [P.9299.11]
Block numbered in two places: 3898, also 172 on small adhesive label on back of block., Image of two girls and a boy; the younger girl reaches up toward the older girl, who points or extends her hand toward the boy; the boy extends a ball in his hand; a small racket or paddle lies on the ground.
Block numbered in seven places (two imprinted, five written): 6485., Image of a girl and a boy leaning over an animal, likely a dog, lying on the ground; there are trees and a house or cabin in the background., “V.W. & Co. [i.e., Vanderburgh, Wells & Co., boxwood dealers] 18 Dutch St. N.Y.” – Back of block., “Harsh words” – Inscribed on side of block.
Block numbered in two places: 3638., Image of a girl regarding a cat on a counter or window-seat; the cat raises one of its paws, touching the girl’s hand; a kitten chases a small ball of yarn on the floor.
Block numbered in one place: 3775, also 1108 on small adhesive label on back of block., Image of two girls reading a book; one is seated and holds the book, and a smaller girl stands, looking over the other girl’s shoulder and resting her hands on the seated girl’s shoulder and knee; this scene is surrounded by a circular outline.
Block numbered in two places (in pencil): 6000, also 1922 on small adhesive label on back of block ., Image of a girl holding a basket and standing a few feet away from three steps leading to a door of a house; a woman looks through or stands in front of a window slightly above the girl’s head., “N.J. W[emmer] Phi[la]” – Back of block., Back of block partially obscured by pasted-down pieces of paper., “Sunday School Scholar [?] Poor.” – Inscribed on side of block., Illustration appears in New book of two hundred pictures, p. 98.
Block numbered in one place: 6260 1/2., Image of a girl holding a bunch of flowers approaching a woman in bed., Back of block obscured by pasted-down paper., “The Little rain drop” – inscribed on side of block., Block numbered with a half: 6260 1/2.
Block numbered in three places, two printed, one inscribed: 3610., Image of a girl wearing a sun hat holding a basket with what may be fruit in it toward a much taller man; the man is seated but appears almost as tall as the building beside him; he holds a thin cane in one hand and extends the other toward the girl.
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: 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 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: 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: 7096, also 1411 on small adhesive label on back of block., Image of a girl standing before a young woman who reclines on a fainting couch with a pillow behind her head; behind them is a mirror and a vanity with small bottles on it.
Block numbered in two places: 7083, also 1426 on small adhesive label on back of block., Image of two seated girls and what appears to be a standing young man indoors beside a window; they appear to be looking out of the window, and one of the girls holds needlework in her hands., "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 piece of paper., “Page [?] B[?]” – Inscribed on back of block.
Block numbered in one place: 6889., Image of several children in a room; several girls in the foreground walk further into the crowd, holding hands., “N.J. Wemmer. 215 Pear St. Phila.” – Back of block in three places. Boxwood dealer Nelson J. Wemmer is listed at this address in Philadelphia city directories from 1861 to 1876., Block damaged: cracked., Illustration appears in Child's world, v. 17 no. 5 (1878), p. 1.
Block numbered in two places: 6305, also 33 on small adhesive label on back of block., Image of a man on a horse looking down toward a standing man holding a shovel and a small girl who reaches up toward the man on the horse; buildings are visible behind the man on the horse, and a horse and covered wagon sit before the building; a man appears to be on top of the wagon adjusting something., “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.
Block numbered in two places: 7198, also 1009 on small adhesive label on back of block., Image of two boys and a girl sitting in and in front of a doorway; the boy and girl sitting in the doorway hold hands; an older girl or young woman looks down at them from inside the doorway; beside the door is a barrel with a small basin or bowl under its tap., Signed: I.C. [?], "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: 7097, also 1380 on small adhesive label on back of block., Image of three children in a room with a sloped ceiling; one girl wearing a dark cloak crouches down and holds something toward a seated child under a blanket, possibly on a cot on the floor; behind the crouching girl is a standing girl wearing a hat and a striped dress., 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., Illustration appears in Child's world, v. 16 no. 15, p. 2.
Block numbered in two places: 6547, also 1208 on small adhesive label on back of block., Image of a woman and a boy sitting in chair in front of what may be a fireplace; the boy puts one hand on the shoulder of a smaller girl who stands facing him, leaning on his knees., Signed: HD [i.e. Henry Dacre], “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: 7367., A woman with her hands on her hips and a spoon in one hand faces a girl who sits on a windowsill and rests her feet on a chair; a pot is behind the woman and they appear to be in a kitchen; another woman looks on from a doorway., Signed: Jasper Green, sc. Jasper Green is listed as an engraver in the Philadelphia city directory for 1872., “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., “Ruth Allerton Pag [?]” – Inscribed on back of block., Illustration appears in Ruth Allerton, the missionary’s daughter, frontispiece.
Block numbered in two places: 6493, also 1169 on small adhesive label on back of block., Image of a seated man with two small girls; he holds one over his knee and regards the other, who sits on an ottoman at his feet holding a small doll., “V.W. & Co. [i.e., Vanderburgh, Wells & Co., boxwood dealers] 18 Dutch St. N.Y.” – Back of block., Illustration appears in Child's world v. 5 no. 24, p. 2.
Block numbered in two places: 9134., Image of a girl doing needlework or mending by hand while an older woman wearing glasses sits behind her working on a sewing machine; there are piles of loose cloth beside both the girl and the woman; potted plants sit beside the window., Signed: J.D.G. [?]
Block numbered in two places: 7524, also 1688 on small adhesive label on back of block., Image of two girls, one entering a room from the outside through a door and the other seated inside; the latter holds flowers in her hands and sits in front of a bush or small tree, suggesting that she may be in an indoor nursery., "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: 7146, also 1098 on small adhesive label on back of block., Image of girls and boys outdoors; in the foreground a small girl sits with her arms around a younger girl, and both look at a dog lying on the ground with its tongue out; behind them are a group of running boys holding sticks or spears; two girls look on from a doorway., "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: 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 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
Textile label showing a half-length portrait of a girl in traditional Normandy costume. She holds a small bouquet of flowers to her chin., Printed and inscribed on recto: Style 17491-2. Yds. 41 2., Inscribed on recto: U 1/2/10., Cataloging funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012., Gift of Helen Beitler and Estate of Helen Beitler.
Date
[ca. 1885]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Helen Beitler Graphic Ephemera Collection - Labels [P.2011.10.109]
Group portrait of two blonde girls in summer dresses sitting on a wooden step in front of a door in Philadelphia. One appears to be about four years old; the other, about six or seven. The bigger one, who is smiling, has her arm around the smaller girl. The door behind them has a fringed shade with an overlay of lace. The brick walls are somewhat battered as is the door frame., Kodak postcard., See Robert Bogdan and Todd Weseloh’s “Real Photo Postcard Guide: The People’s Photography,” (Syracuse: Syracuse University Press, 2006), p. 226., Keith was a Philadelphia photographer who specialized in portraiture, mainly of working-class Philadelphians in South Philadelphia and Kensington from the 1910s to the 1940s.
Creator
Keith, John Frank, 1883-1947, photographer
Date
ca. 1944
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Photographs-Keith [P.2008.10.23]
