Block numbered in two places: 9341, also 1605., Image of a bearded man wearing a flowing garment and a head wrap or cap; he holds a thin ornamented rod or stick in one hand and sits cross-legged, staring ahead of him and to the side., Back of block partially obscured by pasted-down piece of paper.
Block numbered in two places: 4512, also 1613 on small adhesive label on back of block., Image of two men, one seated and one standing; the standing man faces the seated man, resting one hand on a table and extending his other hand slightly; the seated man appears to regard the other with fear or sadness; behind the seated man is a candelabra, and a top hat has either been dropped and falls through the air or rests at an angle on some surface not visible in the image., Signed: H.D.
Block numbered in two places: 8149, also 1202 on small adhesive label on back of block., Image of two men standing indoors grasping hands; one stands facing the open door and the other stands on a mat just inside, looking down and holding his hat under his other hand., Signed: Lauderbach Sc. [i.e., James W. Lauderbach?]
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: 7018, also 1344 on small adhesive label on back of block., Image of a man sitting on a bench and pointing or gesturing in front of him; there are an extra pair of shoes appears on the floor beside the bench, and a pair of boots lies in front of a counter or small table; the room also contains a table with flowers, a window, and a birdcage with a bird in it., Back of block partially obscured by pasted-down piece of paper.
Block numbered in one place: 204., Image of two men at a table indoors; the older man sits and regards the younger man, who stands while holding a book on the table in one hand and gesturing with the other hand; a mantel with decorations, a painting of a ship, a shelf with a pot, and an open window are behind them., , Provenance:, , Variant:
Block numbered in one place: 6463., Image of four men around a table looking at a seated man; one leans over the table and points at the seated man with his pipe in his hand., Back of block obscured by pasted-down paper., “Bar of Iron, 2nd part.” – Inscribed on side of block.
Seated, waist-length portrait of a middle-aged man resting one arm on a table. His body faces right, but his head is turned to look directly at the camera. He wears a jacket, vest, high-necked shirt, and checked trousers. In Philadelphia city directories in the early 1850s, the sitter, George English, was listed as a bricklayer., Cased photographs retrospective conversion project., Pad: Dark red velvet. Eagle in the center. Embossed: T. H. Newcomer, 316 N. Second St. Phila., Mat: Double elliptical., Case: Leather. One rose and several other flowers within a modified square border. No design on verso., Title from accompanying manuscript note.
Creator
Newcomer, T. H., photographer
Date
ca. 1853
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Cased photos [P.9669.16]
Waist-length portrait of a man seated in a chair. He wears a jacket, vest, high-collared shirt, and a wide necktie. He has long sideburns and curly hair combed over his head., Cased photographs retrospective conversion project., Pad: Red velvet with geometric border. Embossed: Patent Talbotype by W. & F. Langenheim Phila Exchange., Mat: Octagonal., Case: Leather. Spray of mixed flowers and leaves within an octagonal border. No design on verso., LCP AR [Annual Report] 1979, pg. 38.
Creator
W. & F. Langenheim (Firm), photographer
Date
ca. 1850
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Cased photos [P.9643.2]
Bust length portrait of middle-aged man facing left. He wears a high collared shirt, wide necktie, vest, and jacket. Hand colored pale pink on cheeks., Cased photographs retrospective conversion project., Pad: Faded red velvet. Design obscured., Mat: Octagonal., Case: Leather. No visible design. Casemaker/photographer's imprint "M.P. Simons, Phila." on verso., Simons was listed as a case manufacturer in McElroy's Philadelphia directories from 1843 until 1847. By 1845 he was taking his own daguerreotypes and became one of Philadelphia's leading daguerreotypists.
Creator
Simons, M. P. (Montgomery P.), photographer
Date
ca. 1845
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Cased photos [P.9593]
Bust-length portrait of an unidentified man., Title supplied by cataloger., Date inferred from casemaker patent., Case designed by Littlefield, Parsons & Co., Florence, Massachusetts., Dark-colored backing missing from behind image. Image nearly indistinguishable., Pad: Green velvet with scroll-pattern design in center., Mat: Oval. Photographer's imprint stamped on mount: Ambrotype by [Gute]kunst, 706 Arch St.., Case: Thermoplastic. Central geometric design within a border with a filigree design. Same design on verso., Gift of Samuel Earle.
Creator
Gutekunst, Frederick, 1831-1917, photographer
Date
[ca. 1857]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Cased photos - Pardee Family [P.2016.58.6]
Block numbered 6253 in two places., Image of a woman and a man seated at a table; the man has a book in front of him; a mantelpiece is in the background., “The Young Wife, p. 89 [illegible] ‘He bent over the little book’”—Inscribed on side of block.
Block numbered in two places: 7110, also 71010, 8010 in two places (defaced in one place), 1014 on small adhesive label on back of block., Image of a child gesturing to a man while resting his other hand on the man’s knee; the man regards the child and gestures with one of his hands; the man is bearded and wears some kind of robe or tunic; behind him is a table with what appears to be various pieces of silverwork on it., “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: 8280, also 1207 on small adhesive label on back of block., Image of two women and a man standing indoors; one woman extends her hand toward the man, who holds a top hat in his hand, as the other woman looks on., Signed: Dalziel & Markley., “Dalziel & Markley [?]ers and [?] Wood and Metal Book Illumination And [?] 706 Arch [St. Philadelph]ia” – Back of block., “[Laura’s?] [?]” – Back of block.
Block numbered in two places: 4427., Image of a man sitting on a chair point in a book while another man who appears to be on a bed reads or regards the page., Signed: S.[?], “Pu[?] 26 The [?] said to him [?] word is [?]” – Inscribed on side of block.
Block numbered in two places: 6963., Image of a man who raises one hand and holds a paper in his other extended hand; the man he addresses stands with legs apart and hands in his pockets., "V. Grottenthaler, 110 S. 8 St. Phila."– Back of block. Vincent Grottenthaler is listed (as a dealer in boxwood) at this address in Philadelphia city directories from 1867-1868., Back of block partially obscured by pasted-down paper.
Block numbered in one place: 7221, also 970 on small adhesive label on back of block., Image of a woman standing on the stoop of a house beside a man sitting on a bench or chair; another man faces them, holding one hand toward them and holding a pair of scissors in his other hand., Back of block partially obscured by pasted-down piece of paper.
Block numbered in two places: 3546, also 1213 on small adhesive label on back of block., Image of a man and a woman indoors; the man sits in a chair beside a table and regards the woman, who stands leaning toward him and rests one hand on the top of his chair., “[?] p. 7 [?] – Inscribed on side of block., Signed: HD [i.e., Henry Dacre?]
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 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: 3616, also 1356 on small adhesive label on back of block., Image of a bearded man reaching out of a spherical structure which appears to rest on rocks or float on waves; he holds a staff in his other hand; a dog sits on top of the structure; the tail of a kite or similar object also blows out of the opening of the sphere.
Numbered in one place: 7165, also 1078 on small adhesive label on back of block., Image of a standing man in the woods facing a seated man; the seated man sits facing away from the first man, but twists his torso and head to the side and shields or covers his face; the first man holds one hand clenched, and the seated man appears to hold a handkerchief or cloth in the hand by his side., “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., “Wh [?] Adams Pg. 102” – Inscribed on back of block.
Block numbered in one place: 9467, also 116 on small adhesive label on back of block., Image of a dervish standing in profile, wearing a loose garment and a pointed hat., Back of block covered by pasted-down paper., Illustration appears in Home and work by the rivers of Eden (Philadelphia, 1888), p. 90.
Block numbered in three places: 6069., Image of a man and a child in an outdoor setting. The man, wearing a top hat and holding a cane, gestures to the child, who is sitting and crying., “Bend down [?] p. 60”—Inscribed on side of block.
Block numbered in two places: 4694., Image of a man sitting and writing., Back of block partially obscured by pasted-down paper; paper partially obscures impression of N.J. Wemmer [?].
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: 7841, also 1625 on small adhesive label on back of block., Image of a man in a long coat and a hat with a wide brim standing behind a slightly couching woman wearing flowing robes, bangles, and an elaborate head piece; she looks over her shoulder at the man; it is unclear whether he is restraining her or whether they are moving in a direction together., “[?]ntispiec” – Obscured, inscribed on back of block., “La[uder]bach [obscured] 4 Phila” – Inscribed on back of block., Signed with unidentified monogram.
Block numbered in one place: 3456; also numbered 713 on small adhesive label on back of block., Image of a man in profile; he has sideburns but is otherwise clean-shaven and appears to be wearing a suit jacket or coat with thick lapels., Back of block obscured by pasted-down paper.
Block numbered in two places: 6961., Image of two men speaking over some kind of a low wall or barrier; the man on the nearer side holds a hammer in his left hand and is surrounded by scraps or rubble; the men speak in the doorway, possible to a workshop, mill, or mine., "V. Grottenthaler, 110 S. 8 St. Phila."– Back of block. Vincent Grottenthaler is listed (as a dealer in boxwood) at this address in Philadelphia city directories from 1867-1868.
Block numbered in two places: 9246, also 1779 on small adhesive label on back of block., Image of a man and a woman sitting on wooden chairs in front of a mantel; the woman wears a bonnet or mob cap and regards the bearded man, who holds a small child on his lap; the child stands and reaches for the man’s hair., Signed: R.G.J. Sc., “Grot[tentha]ler” – Back of block. Vincent Grottenthaler is listed (as a dealer in boxwood) in Philadelphia city directories from 1867 to 1876., Wood engraving (Process), End-grain blocks.
Block numbered in two places: 4644., Image of a man in a uniform speaking with a man on a horse; man in uniform gesturing behind himself; house shown in distance., “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., Side of block partially obscured by pasted-down paper.
Block numbered in two places: 7106, also 8006 [?] in two places (both defaced), and 1385 on small adhesive label on back of block., Image of a lion attaching a man (or boy) in a rocky landscape; one of his arms is in the lion's mouth; he holds a small knife in his other hand; a small animal (possibly a lamb) appears to be 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.
Block numbered in two places: 3598, also 1083 on small adhesive label on back of block., Image of a boy sitting on a rock or small cliff, looking down at two men riding horses and carrying spears.
Block numbered in two places: 6460, also 1212 on small adhesive label on back of block., Image of a woman standing on a porch, leaning on a railing with one hand and shielding her eyes by holding the other hand at her forehead; she regards a man who walks away from her, wearing a hat and holding a bucket in one hand., “M.S. [obscured] 34” – Inscribed on back of block., “[Willies?] [?] – Inscribed on side of block., Illustration appears in New book of two hundred pictures, p. 10.
Block numbered in one place: 6746., Image of a man sitting at a table with a cup in his hand reacting with fear or anger to a snake emerging from the bottle in front of him., “N.J. Wem[mer.] 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 paper., Illustration appears in Child's world, v. 6 no. 3 (Feb., 1867), p. 3., Illustration also appears in Child's world, v. 27, no. 11 (1870), p. 4.
Block numbered in two places: 3509., Image of several shirtless men wearing knee-length or calf-length pants, perhaps working in a village or plantation; one suspends something by a ring over a shallow basin; another holds a pickaxe; a third carries a vase on his head; two more men carry a stick with things – possibly skins or animals – strung over in, and another stick rests on two forked branches stuck in the ground; in the foreground is a small oven which produces a large stream of smoke, and in the background are palm trees and a building.
Block numbered in two places: 6967, also 1349 on small adhesive label on back of block., Image of an interior scene; a man leans against a sofa and gestures with his other hand, while a woman stands beside him with her head bowed and her hands clasped in front of her; five other women, two sitting on the sofa and three standing, regard the man., "V. Grottenthaler, 110 [S. 8] St. [Phila.]"– Back of block. Vincent Grottenthaler is listed (as a dealer in boxwood) at this address in Philadelphia city directories from 1867-1868., Back of block partially obscured by pasted-down paper.
Block numbered in two places: 6292., Image of a man in a top hat gesturing toward and speaking to a man behind a fence, while a woman hangs laundry over the fence and looks on; a crowd of people and what appears to be a dog is visible in the distance, and one small figure appears to be running or punching., “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.
Block numbered in two places: 7209, also 963 on small adhesive label on back of block., Image of a standing woman regarding a seated elderly man; she appears to be tying or untying her bonnet., "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: 3352, also 781 on small adhesive label on back of block., Image of two men wearing turbans on an elephant stabbing a jumping tiger; one sits astride the elephant facing forward and the other sits sideways in the other direction, turning his torso to fight off the tiger.
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 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 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 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.
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 one places: 8052., Image of three men making their way through rocky terrain, possibly during a snow or sand storm; two men ride horses and have visible beards; the third walks, carrying a staff and holding his cape or cloak over his nose and mouth; the three men wear hats, possibly pakuls., Signed: V [?], sc., Back of block covered by taped-down paper, with the illustration printed on it., Illustration appears in Child's world, v. 17 no. 3 (1878), p. 1.
Block numbered in two places: 6475, also 1283 on small adhesive label on back of block., “The [?] [?]” – Inscribed on back of block., Back of block partially obscured by pasted down piece of paper., Image of several men on a small bridge; to the side of the bridge is a building with a wagon wheel leaning against it and what may be a horseshoe suspended from the side of the building; in the distance are a few more small log buildings at the base of several hills.
Block numbered in two places: 7241, also 1074 on small adhesive label on back of block., Image of four men and a woman outdoors; all stand except for one man who sits with one knee pulled up, and the standing woman carries a small child in a wrap on her back; the men wear loose draped garments, sashes, and appear to have collars on their clothes; one appears to have a small mustache; behind them are several 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.
Block numbered in two places: 6314., Image of a man, possibly a young man, in a prison cell reading a book while sitting on his bed; a basin sits on a table under the barred window, and a ledge or mantel is visible on the wall., Signed: G.G. [i.e., George Gilbert]., “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., “In Prison.” – Inscribed on side of block.
