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Title: ASSU Illustration 4714
Description: 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.
Date: [between 1857 and 1893?]
Location: ASSU Woodblocks -- Box 7

Title: ASSU Illustration 3530
Description: Block numbered in two places: 3530, also 496 on small adhesive label on back of block., Image of Jesus Christ wearing a crown of thorns; his hands are crossed in front of him and he holds a thin staff in his outer hand and looks downward and to the side; his robe is partly open, revealing his left arm and the left side of his chest.
Date: [s.a.]
Location: ASSU Woodblocks -- Box 25

Title: ASSU Illustration 4739
Description: 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.
Date: [between 1857 and 1893?]
Location: ASSU Woodblocks -- Box 7

Title: ASSU Illustration 4731
Description: 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.
Date: [between 1857 and 1893?]
Location: ASSU Woodblocks -- Box 7

Title: On the crucifixion of our Saviour and the two thieves
Description: Poem by William Browne; first lines: Behold O God! In rivers of my tears I come to thee., Copyright 1834; printed by E. Durand., Printed within and flanking three crosses; text to be read across lines and also as an acrostic within each of the crosses., Serves as a type specimen showing a wide range of fonts., Not in Checklist of American Imprints., Cataloging funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012.
Creator: Browne, William, 1590-ca. 1645
Date: [1834]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare # Am 1834 Browne 9528.F (Roughwood)

Title: Jesus Lied
Description: Verse in nine unnumbered stanzas; first line: Wo ist Jesus, mein Verlangen?, Printed in two columns divided by a wavy rule; printed area, within ornamental border, measures 24.3 x 19.2 cm., Cataloging of copy 14289.Q funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012.
Date: [ca. 1870]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare #Am 1870 Jesus 14056.Q (Roughwood), Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare #Am 1870 Jesus 14289.Q (Roughwood)

Title: ASSU Illustration 4736
Description: 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.
Date: [between 1857 and 1893?]
Location: ASSU Woodblocks -- Box 12

Title: [Sunday School membership certificate]
Description: Certificate containing a scene depicting the biblical passage Luke 18, verse 16. Shows Jesus, seated, surrounded and receiving children from their parents. A child rests in Christ's lap as he blesses a child held by his kneeling mother. Text above image reads: Suffer Little Children to Come Unto Me And Forbid Them Not For Of Such Is The Kingdom of God. Luke XVIII. 16th. Also contains a border designed as vinery and including the "Holy Bible.", Title supplied by cataloger., J.C. Garrigue, publisher of the "Sunday School Times," began to be listed in city directories as J.C. Garrigue & Co. in 1863., Cataloging funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012., Gift of Madelyn Wolke, Lucianne Reichert, and Clifford A. Mohwinkel Jr.
Date: [ca. 1864]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department albums - Serz [P.9773.49e]

Title: ASSU Illustration 7095
Description: Block numbered in two places: 7095., Image of a rebus depicting a scripture verse. Child's World vol. 9 no. 4 gives the answer to this puzzle, which appears in vol. 9 no. 2: "Ou-to(e)-f t(ea)-he s aim mouth proceed-death blessing and cur-sing / Out of the same mouth proceedeth blessing and cursing. --James iii. 10.", "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., Illustration appears in Child's world, v. 27, no. 1 (1870), p. 4.
Date: [between 1869 and 1876?]
Location: ASSU Woodblocks -- Box 15

Title: ASSU Illustration 3539
Description: Block numbered in two places: 3539, also 1378 on small adhesive label on back of block., Image of a figure surrounded by beams of light, likely Jesus Christ, standing before a boat and pointing upward with his hand turned, apparently addressing the surrounding fishermen; who knee, stand, and lean around him, some holding nets or baskets of fish; this image is surrounded by the outline of a circle; above on the block is the outline of a town or city and the word “Nineveh”; below is an image of a man drowning in the sea beside a large fish or whale, as men in a boat nearby wave their arms.
Date: [s.a.]
Location: ASSU Woodblocks -- Box 22

Title: [Liberator masthead, 1850
Description: Engraving is divided into two parts by a roundel in the center that features a Christ-figure with a cross. The words "I come to break the bonds of the oppressors" are printed around the roundel's periphery. To the left, a black man kneels at Christ's feet. With shackled wrists, he holds his hands together in prayer. To the right, a slaveholder is positioned on the ground; most of his body is oriented away from Christ. Scene to the left of the roundel shows a slave auction, identified as such by a sign that reads "Slaves, Horses, & Other Cattle in Lots to Suit Purchase." (Versions of the sign appear in earlier Liberator mastheads.) An auctioneer stands on a raised platform over which an American flag flies; a small black child sits at his feet. Crying, the child covers his face with his hands. Several other slaves (adults and children) huddle around the rear of the platform, while a number of slaveowners stand in front of it. A courthouse (or another government building) appears in the distant background; a flag that reads "SLAVERY" waves above it. The scene to the right of the roundel depicts the emancipation of the slaves. A similar building appears in the background. In this case, however, the flag above it reads "FREEDOM." With a sea of flags, a parade (of troops?) marches through a triumphal arch marked "EMANCIPATION." In the foreground, freed slaves of varying ages cluster in front of a building that may represent a schoolhouse. Seated in a rocking chair, an eldery slave holds an infant in her out-stretched arms. A lamb, a dog, and other animals stand on the edge of the group., Masthead from the Liberator, ed. William Lloyd Garrison (Boston: Y.B. Yerrinton & Son, Printers, 1850), vol. XX, no. 22, whole no. 1012 (May 31, 1850), p. 85., Fels Afro-Americana Image Project, Anti-Slavery Movement Imagery.
Creator: Hartwell
Date: [May 1850]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare Per L 21 1646.F v XX n 22 May 31 1850 p 85, https://digital.librarycompany.org/islandora/object/Islandora%3A2882

Title: Interior of St. Malachy's Church, Philadelphia, Pa
Description: Confirmation and Holy Commmunion certificate containing an interior view of the Roman Catholic church built 1851 after the designs of Joseph D. Koecker in North Philadelphia. View looks toward the altar of the ornately decorated church and shows a large painting of the crucifixion behind the altar; other religious paintings; pews; small altars adorned with several candles; a frescoed ceiling; and religious statuary. Founded by Irish immigrants and the Sisters of Mercy in 1850, the church was nicknamed the "Church in the woods.", Not in Wainwright., Philadelphia on Stone, POSP 120, PAHRC: Packard & Butler, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, St. Malachy
Date: [ca. 1880]
Location: Philadelphia Archdiocesan Historical Research Center. | Graphics Collection. PAHRC Packard & Butler, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, St. Malachy

Title: [St. Malachy's Church, 1429 North 11th Street, Philadelphia]
Description: Interior views showing the altar during Christmas of the Roman Catholic church built 1851 after the designs of Joseph D. Koecker in North Philadelphia. Includes a large painting of the crucifixion behind the altar; other religious paintings; a garland decorated pulpit; pews; small altars adorned with several candles; and a man standing in the aisle of the church. One view also shows a service in progress., Title supplied by cataloguer., Attributed to McAllister & Brother., Contains stereographic prints mounted on yellow paper mounts with square corners, including one with a manuscript title and one accompanied by a label inscribed: St. Malachi Church, 11th above Master, Christmas Day 1860. Also contains one-half stereographic print mounted on paper., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook of views of Philadelphia., McAllister & Brother, opticians, a partnership between brothers William Y., John A., and Thomas H. McAllister, was active 1853-1865.
Creator: McAllister & Brother
Date: [December 25, 1860]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department stereo - McAllister & Bro. - Religion [(5)1322.F.40f, g & j], Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department cdv - McAllister & Bro. - Religion [(5)1322.F.40i]

Title: Pennsylvania Industrial Home for Blind Women. [membership certificate]
Description: Membership certificate containing a biblical scene in an oval frame embellished with filigree. Depicts the New Testament passage John 9:6 under the verse "For the Lord God Giveth them light. Rev. XXII. 5.V." Shows Jesus laying his hands upon a blind man in a lush setting. A village is visible in the distant background. The Pennsylvania Industrial Home for Blind Women, established 1868, provided housing and paid work for blind women, who performed handicrafts including basket weaving, chair caning, and lacemaking., Not in Wainwright., Issued to Mr. & Mrs. John F. Smith on April 1, 1881. Signed Fannie K. Atwood, Secretary and Susan P. Lloyd, President., Philadelphia on Stone, POS 559, Historical Society of Pennsylvania: Certificates - Pennsylvania Industrial, Inscribed on verso: Smith 1250 N. Broad., Inscribed on verso: Presented by Mrs. John F. Combs Feb. 12, 1912.
Date: [ca. 1868]
Location: Historical Society of Pennsylvania | Print Department | HSP at LCP HSP Certificates - Pennsylvania Industrial

Title: Interior of St. Mary's Church Philadelphia Penna
Description: Confirmation and Holy Commmunion certificate containing an interior view showing the ornate altar of the Roman Catholic church built 1763 and enlarged 1810-1811 (Charles Johnson, master carpenter) at 242-250 S. 4th Street. Includes a large crucifix carved circa 1810 by William Rush behind the altar; the baptismal font; alcoves with holy figure sculptures; a ceiling mural of the Virgin Mary; and the pews and balconies. St. Marys served as the city's first Catholic Cathedral 1810-1837., Not in Wainwright., Philadelphia on Stone, POSP 121, PAHRC: Packard & Butler, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Old St. Mary
Date: [ca. 1880]
Location: Philadelphia Archdiocesan Historical Research Center. | Graphics Collection. PAHRC Packard & Butler, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Old St. Mary

Title: Interior of St. Philip Neri Church. Philadelphia, Penna
Description: Confirmation and Holy Communion certificate containing an interior view of the Roman Catholic church built in 1840 after designs by architect Eugene Napoleon Le Brun. View looks toward the nave of the ornately decorated church and shows boys and girls kneeling in a long row in front of the chancel rail during their Holy Communion ceremony. Two priests flank the bishop as he addresses the children from within the chancel. Murals and statuary of religious icons and angels adorn the sanctuary, frescoed ceiling, and alcoves of the church. Damaged during the Nativist Riots in the spring of 1844, the church maintained most of its original appearance., Not in Wainwright., Philadelphia on Stone, PAHRC: Packard & Butler, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, St. Philip Neri interior
Date: [ca. 1880]
Location: Philadelphia Archdiocesan Historical Research Center. | Graphics Collection. PAHRC Packard & Butler, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, St. Philip Neri interior

Title: Engravings by William Humphrys Scrapbook
Description: Scrapbook of print specimens and proofs engraved by Philadelphia and London engraver William Humphrys. Contents include postage stamp proofs, book and periodical illustrations, tile pages, portrait prints, advertisements, and cut outs of banknote and certificate vignettes. Majority of graphics depict allegorical imagery or illustrations of genre, religious, sentimental, and literary scenes, some from the plays of Shakespeare. Illustrations include scenes of courtship; female friendship; children with animals; a ghoulish-looking woman with a torch; a European man smoking a hookah; Jesus Christ; Adam & Eve; and imagery from Edmund Spencer's "Faery Queen", John Milton's "Palemon's Story," and John Gay's "Thursday: or The Spell." Allegorical works depict the figures of Columbia, Minerva, Mercury, Neptune, Bounty, Agriculture, Commerce, Justice, Hope, and Apollo, as well as scenes with the American eagle; caducei for the "Liverpool Apothecaries Company"; citizens fighting a fire; cherubs charting a globe; Native Americans; a family; sailing ships; and symbols of farming, trade, and industry. Vignettes also show a portrait of Benjamin Franklin; Pocahontas saving John Smith; and a female warrior slaying a man of royalty captioned "Sic Semper Tyranus."

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