Block numbered in one place: 6450, also 1269 on small adhesive label on back of block., Image of a seated man pointing toward a standing boy and holding a walking stick in his other hand; to their side is a table which has what appears to be a propped-up book on it., “Every man his own fortune-teller” – Inscribed on back of block.
Block numbered in two places: 3248 (4 printed over other faint 8 in one place), also 1896 on small adhesive label on back of block., Image of a man in a top hat speaking to a boy; the boy places his hand on the man’s hand, which rests on a walking stick; the man gestures with his other hand toward two men who tie a string around a small tree and a supporting piece of wood stuck in the ground.
Block numbered in one place: 3485, also 1315 on small adhesive label on back of block., Image of a girl supporting or holding the arm of an older woman who is leaning on a thin walking stick; the girl holds her other hand out, possibily gesturing to something ahead of them., Back of block partially obscured by pasted-down paper.
Block numbered in one places: 7830, also 1708 on small adhesive label on back of block., Image of three bearded men in long robes on different parts of a flat roof with a wall around it ; one sits; another stands, and a third looks over the wall while holding a staff; palm trees, other trees, the spire of a building, and the tops of other buildings are visible., Back of block partially obscured by pasted-down piece of paper.
Block numbered in two places: 6338, also 361 on small adhesive label on back of block., Image of a boy and a man in a top hat holding a walking stick regarding a boy who kneels at the base of a tree, holding something in his hand; the standing boy touches the other boy’s shoulder and gestures toward him., “[N.J. Wem]mer. [21]5 [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., "The Old Stone Farm House 'He held it for some time.' p. [?]" – Inscribed on side of block.
Block numbered in two places: 3137, also 1233 on small adhesive label on back of block., Image of two men conversing in a street; one wearing a top hat gestures toward an older man in a flat brim hat who leans on his cane ; several figures are visible walking further down the street toward buildings including a church., Writing inscribed on back of block – defaced, illegible.
McAllister & Co. are listed at this address in Philadelphia directories through 1853; in 1854, the listing at this address is for McAllister & Brother; in 1855, McAllister & Brother are listed at 194 Chestnut., Printed area, including ornamental border, measures 27.9 x 17.4 cm.
Creator
McAllister & Co. (Philadelphia, Pa.)
Date
[not after 1853?]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare sm # Am 1853 McAllister 15004.Q (Doret)