Block numbered in two places: 6595, also 368 on small adhesive label on back of block., Image of a woman wearing a headscarf; she sits cross-legged outdoors with one knee slightly raised; behind her there appears to be some sort of stone structure., “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: 3594, also 1383 on small adhesive label of back of block., Image of two women; one stands outdoors, just a few steps from a doorway; she wears a bonnet and an apron and crosses her arms while looking downward; the other woman stands inside, resting her hand on a railing and looking to her side.
Block numbered in three places: 6866., Image of one woman holding a basket, speaking to two other women over a fence; a third looks on from the door of a house., “Waiting for the Morning p. 15” – Inscribed on side of block.
Block numbered in two places: 8541, also 1222 on small adhesive label on back of block., Image of a woman reaching into a compartment of a writing desk; the woman holds a candle aloft with her other hand and looks over her shoulder., Signed: H.O. [?], “V. Grottenthaler Phila.” – Back of block. Vincent Grottenthaler is listed (as a dealer in boxwood) in Philadelphia city directories from 1867 to 1876., “’Stanfield Manor’ No 2 page 259.” – Inscribed on back of block.
Block numbered in two places: 6917., Image of a standing woman and an older seated woman; the two women are separated by a round table; an arch and curtains or drapes are in the background., 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., "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., “Twin Roses” – Inscribed on back of block.
Block numbered in one place: 6591, also 1164 on small adhesive label on back of block., Image of women outdoors around two wide trees; most appear to be wearing headscarves or other caps; one prepares something in a bowl, a few other women sit cross-legged; other women stand up, one reaching for something beside a small child and another holds something in the air with one hand., “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., Wood blocks (Printing blocks), Wood engraving (Process), End-grain blocks.
Block numbered in two places: 6096., Image of a woman and one girl, with a second girl sitting at a desk in the background., “The Two Hermits Frontispiece” -- Inscribed on side of block., “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: 6132., Image of a woman and child walking; woman gestures to a building in the distance., "The Dark Places Frontisp."—Inscribed on side of block., “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., Side of block partially obscured by pasted-down paper.
Block numbered in two places: 7172, also 987 on small adhesive label on back of block., Image of a woman wearing a veil and sitting or standing behind a pile of some kind of objects outdoors, perhaps in a marketplace; she looks forward and pulls her veil over the lower half of her face with one hand; behind her are a figure and a pack animal, and a building with a dome and a spire or minaret., Signed: B.R. [?], "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 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: 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 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 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 one place: 4634, also 1610 on small adhesive label on back of block., Image of a woman sitting or leaning against a cast iron fence enclosing a courtyard with leafless trees; the woman wears a bonnet and rests one hand on her neck.
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: 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 two places: 3719, also 21 on small adhesive label on back of block., Image of a woman in a dress with a large skirt holding an infant high in the air and gazing at it., Illustration appears in Rhymes for the nursery (Philadelphia, 1865), opp. p. 53.
Block numbered in two places: 7019, also 1263 on small adhesive label on back of block., Image of a barefoot boy with his hat in his hand facing a woman at the threshold of a building; the woman wears a bonnet and carries a folded parasol; behind the woman are hats and a coat, which may hang on pegs near the entrance; a second woman stands beside and slightly behind the boy, with one hand placed on a doorknob and the other holding something loosely at her side., Signed: SBR., “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., “Twenty-Five cents or The Grateful Irish Boy” – Inscribed on back of block.
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: 6888., Image of a woman holding a bundle of sheaves of grain on her head with one hand and a small child’s hand in the other; the landscape appears to be hilly or mountainous and a spire or tall tent is visible in the background., Back of block obscured by pasted-down paper.
Block numbered in two places: 7262, also 1096 on small adhesive label on back of block., Image of a woman wearing a dress and long cloak regarding a boy; the woman rests one hand on a table or desk and the boy looks down at his palm or something in his hand., Signed; Vaningen-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., “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: 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: 7094, also 1453 on small adhesive label on back of block., Image an older woman outside leaning or stooping toward the ground in front of a tree; three girls facing her looking on, one reaching out hands, perhaps to assist her., “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.
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 two places: 6646., Image of a girl holding out a bowl to a sated woman; a boy stands behind the girl, holding a basket., “…Phila.” – Back of block. Full address covered., Back of block partially obscured by pasted-down paper.
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: 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: 6007., Image of a woman who appears to be cooking in a pot over the stove; a cat stands at her feet; four children of varying ages sit at a table with mugs and bowls. Shelves hold plates and mugs., “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. 10 (May, 1862), p. 5.
Block numbered in one places: 661107 [sic]; corrected in pencil on back: 6107., Image of a woman sitting by a tree with a dog, overlooking a body of water., "Tail Piece Young girl & Dog"-- Inscribed on side of block., Back of block partially obscured by pasted-down paper.
Block numbered in two places: 6208, also 1388 on small adhesive label on back of block., Image of a woman in a peaked bonnet holding or rocking a cradle suspended from a beam or other support., “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 three places., “Lapland. Rock a by Baby.” – Inscribed on side of block.
Block numbered in two places: 6409, also 50 on small adhesive label on back of block., Image of a woman in a hoop skirt or dress facing a boy who leans against a fence post with his hands in his pockets and one knee bent; behind them outside of the fence is a church with a spire., “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: 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 four places: 6999., Image of a woman, a boy, and a girl, surrounded by plants in what appears to be a greenhouse; the girl looks up at the woman while the woman and boy look at a potted plant on a step shelf., "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, vol. 8, no. 9 (May 1869), p.1.
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 (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 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: 6214., Image of two women in European-style dresses facing five children, the boys wearing short tunics, the girl a dress, a veil, and earrings; one of the women is seated and appears to be reading or instructing from a book; they sit under an umbrella or patio covering, and a palm tree is visible in the distance., “Am.S.S.U” – Back of block in two places., “African Monitor Girl.” – Inscribed on side of block., “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 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 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: 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: 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 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: 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 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.
Block numbered in two places: 3294 (3 and 2 defaced), also 1367 on small adhesive label on back of block., Image of two women, both holding pieces of fabric, perhaps blankets or laundry; one is seated and the other stands behind her.
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: 7495., Image of a man in bed, raising his hand slightly; a woman wearing a head covering and earrings stands at the foot of the bed, holding up a skirt or shawl with one hand and reaching her other hand toward the footboard; a young man wearing a tunic or short sarong kneels by the side of the bed; a small table beside the bed holds a bowl and a mug; a small framed painting, a wall hook and coat, and a mantel holding several vessels are on the wall on the other side of the bed.
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.
