Block numbered in two places: 8691, also 1866 on small adhesive label on back of block., Image of two seated women observing a standing man who holds his long coat open with one hand; a child appears to be sleeping on the ground at the man’s feet; one of the women is wearing a wimple or headdress, possibly suggesting a medieval setting., Signed: N. Bryant, Sc., “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: 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 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: 7028, also 1798 on small label on back of block., Image of an older man holding a cane, waving or gesturing to a boy who waves with one hand and carries a small pack in his other hand; behind the boy is a carriage or coach, with two men sitting in the driver’s box and another person entering; a man wearing a kepi stands at the side of the coach, holding a bugle at his side; likely a Civil War scene., “N.J. Wemmer & Son [Phila.] 215 Pear St.” – Back of block in two places. I.e. Nelson J. Wemmer.
