Block numbered in two places: 7369., Image of a standing man holding his hat behind him in one hand and the hand of a seated woman in the other; the woman sits in a large chair with a large shawl around her dress; another woman looks on while a young girl sitting in a small rocking chair looks upward attentively while holding a book in her lap; in the background are shelf or mantel with a vase of flowers and a clock, an empty or obscured frame, and an open window., Signed: Jasper Green, sc. Jasper Green is listed as an engraver in the Philadelphia city directory for 1872., “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., Image appears in Ruth Allerton, the missionary’s daughter, illustration beside p. 209.
Block numbered in two places: 6881., Image of a squatting girl and standing boy regarding a boy who reclines on the floor with his head in his hands; the children are in what appears to be some kind of parlor, and a grandfather clock, framed pictures, a chest of drawers, and a chair with a cloth hanging over the back of it., Inscribed on back of block: “Lolla is the Little Piu [?]’ MS. P. 116” [defaced]; also inscribed: “Annie [illegible] Bible Verse p. 18., Illustration appears in Child's world, v. 16, no. 16 (1877), p. 3.
Block numbered in two places: 7201., Image of a girl showing a paper or book to a young woman seated in a chair in front of a window with flower pots on it; a shorter boy stands beside her and a younger one sits behind her on the ground, holding something; a painting hangs against the far wall., Signed: 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.
Block numbered in four places: 1203, also 991 on small adhesive label on back of block., Image of a seated woman facing a young standing boy; the boy wears a skirted outfit and stands in front of a large decorative urn., Signed: Spittall [i.e., John Spittall.] John Spittall was active in Philadelphia from 1837 through ca. 1860.
Block numbered in one place: 7054, also 1741 on small adhesive label on back of block., Image of a man pushing or guiding a girl toward a woman sitting on a small sofa or fainting couch; the girl looks back and up at the man and holds one of his hands, and extends the other toward the woman; the woman leans against the arm of the sofa; the bottom half of a portrait of a man is visible on the wall behind the sofa., “[V] Grottenthaler [?]” — Back of block. Vincent Grottenthaler is listed (as a dealer in boxwood) in Philadelphia city directories from 1867 to 1876., “[?] 296” – Inscribed on back of block., Back of block partially obscured by small pasted-down paper., Illustration appears in Child's world, v. 15 no. 11 (1876), p. 3., Illustration also appears in Jessie Burton; or, danger in delay (Philadelphia, 1869), opp. p. 317.
Block numbered in two places: 8108., Image of a woman and a boy; the woman sits on a chair between a table and a mantel with a clock on it; the boy runs toward her with a quill in one hand and paper in the other., Signed: Scattergood-Howell; the firm is listed in the Philadelphia city directory for 1852.
Woodblock numbered in two places: 8674., Image of a girl holding three kittens in her apron; the man looking at her has one hand on his chest; the woman leans one hand on a dining table and holds the other on her hip; the dining room or parlor has several decorations, including painting and a clock with a rearing horse on a mantelpiece., Signed: Hele-Sattler. Hele & Sattler, a partnership between William J. Hele (b. ca. 1857) and Julius C. Sattler (1855-1916), was active between circa 1877 and circa 1886., Signed: FEL [i.e., John D. Felter?], “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: 6105, also 1390 on small adhesive label on back of block., Image of a boy and a woman indoors; the boy stands across the table, holding a framed image toward the woman; the woman regards the image and holds a paper in her hand; an open chest or box sits on the ground, and plates, a coat hook, and a large table clock are visible behind them in the room., Signed: H.D. [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., “Tom Tracy. M.S. p. 135.” – Inscribed on side of block., Illustration appears in New book of two hundred pictures, p. 108
Interior view of Doering living room, showing a large mirror over the fireplace and mantel, along with two tables, chairs, paintings, sculptures and a lamp near the corner of the ornate living room., Title supplied by cataloguer., Gift of Albert L. Doering.
Creator
Doering, William Harvey, 1858-1924, photographer
Date
ca. 1897
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department lantern slides - Doering [P.9453.154]
Detailed view of the night blooming cirrus, a cactus-like plant that only blooms one evening out of the year. Located in the Doering family living room., Title supplied by cataloguer., Gift of Albert L. Doering.
Creator
Doering, William Harvey, 1858-1924, photographer
Date
ca. 1897
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department lantern slides - Doering [P.9453.155]
Poster commemorating the service of African American men during World War I. Shows an African American family gathered in a living room decorated with floral wall paper and looking at the framed portrait, hung above a fireplace, of an African American service man, likely the father of the family. In the right, the mother, attired in a beige sheath dress, holds a toddler attired in white pajamas in her arms while her daughter, attired in a white night gown, and holding a black baby doll in her left hand, stands next to her. The daughter stands in front of her older, seated brother. The older son, attired in a beige uniform, sits in an arm chair. The toddler and daughter reach and point toward the portrait on the wall. Decorative flags adorn the upper edge of the framed portrait showing the man in uniform. A fire burns in the fireplace and a portrait of George Washington, a portrait of Woodrow Wilson, a vase of flowers, a bust, and a clock adorn the mantle. On the wall to the right of the father's portrait, hangs a framed portrait of Abraham Lincoln. A patterned rug, a cat asleep by the fire, and a window displaying a service flag comprise the scene as well. Sheer curtains and a bowl-shaped vase of flowers also adorn the window., Name of publisher and date from copyright statement: [copyright symbol of "c" in circle] 1919 By E. G. Renesch, Chicago., Description revised 2022., Access points reviewed 2022.
Date
1919
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department *GC - Soldiers [P.2016.61]
