Block numbered in two places: 6290, also 680 on small adhesive label on back of block., Image of a boy standing in front of a bush, removing burrs from his clothing; a dog stands at his side looking at the boy., Illustration appears in Child's world v. 5 no. 5, p. 2.
Block numbered in one place: 9099., Image of two men who appear to be saying farewell to a third man who tips his hat; they grasp his hand and arm as a woman covers her face with her hand behind them; another man regards two men in a covered wagon drawn by one visible horse., “R. E. Funston. Phila. Pa.” – Back of block. Robert E. Funston is listed (as a dealer in boxwood) in Philadelphia city directories from 1879 to 1883.
Block numbered in at least one place: 3394., Image of a bear in a natural setting., Tape (inscribed “222”) on obverse., Illustration appears in Four seasons, Child's home library series no. 10 (Philadelphia, between 1857 and 1870?), p. 12.
Block numbered in one place: 3390., Image of swallows in a city setting, perched on buildings., Tape (inscribed “522”) on obverse., Illustration appears in A History of birds, Child's home library series no. 9 (Philadelphia, between 1857 and 1870?), p. 6., Back of block partially obscured by pasted-down paper.
Block numbered in one place: 3374., Image of a stork in a natural setting., Tape (inscribed “77”) on obverse., Illustration appears in A History of birds, Child's home library series no. 9 (Philadelphia, between 1857 and 1870?), p. 9., Back of block partially obscured by pasted-down paper.
Block numbered in two places: 6335., Image of a man, a woman, and a small boy travelling in a carriage pulled by a single horse; the boy sits on the woman’s lap; the carriage is beside a low fence and several trees; a house or barn is in the distance., “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., “The Old Stone Farm House. M.S. ‘Coaley walked straight into it.’ p. 72” – Inscribed on side of block, Signed: H.D. [i.e., Henry Dacre?].
Block numbered in at least one place: 9203., Image of a reclining dog in an interior setting., Signed: E.F.S. [?], 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: 9220, also 1462 on small adhesive label on back of block., Image of girl lying in bed, her left forearm attached with bandages to a splint; a drinking glass and two bottles are on a table beside her; in the space around this circular image are a thin fruit tree, two goats pulling an open carriage, and a seated girl with arms crossed beside a man holding a cane and wearing a tall pointed hat., 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: 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 at least one place: 3398., Image of a camel in a desert setting., Tape (inscribed “886”) on obverse., Illustration appears in Four seasons, Child's home library series no. 10 (Philadelphia, between 1857 and 1870?), p. 14.
Block numbered in one place: 1586., Image of a jackal in a natural setting with a crescent moon overhead., Back of block partially obscured by pasted-down paper., Illustration appears in The Book of one hundred pictures (Philadelphia, between 1861 and 1907?), p. 91.
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 one place: 1576., Image of a duck in a barnyard or farm setting., Back of block partially obscured by pasted-down paper., Illustration appears in The Book of one hundred pictures (Philadelphia, between 1861 and 1907?), p. 93.
Block numbered in two places: 5245., Image of a lynx in a natural setting., "The Book of Animals. The Lynx." -- 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., Back of block partially obscured by pasted-down paper.
Block numbered in two places: 7179, also 1062 on small adhesive label on back of block., Image of two women sitting at a table eating and watching a small girl who stands on the seat of a chair holding what appears to be half a piece of bread; a man stands behind the girl and supports 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., “Sil[ver] Shore [?]” – Inscribed on back of block.
Block numbered in at least one place: 3278., Image of a robin perched on a branch, in a natural setting., Inscribed on one side of block with the letter ‘R’., Illustration appears in The Union spelling book (Philadelphia, 1838), p.12., Back of block partially obscured by pasted-down paper.
Block numbered in two places: 3271., Image of a kite flying over a barn, a few trees, and a church. Kites (known as "red kite") were formerly common in England, Scotland, and Wales., Illustration appears in The Union spelling book (Philadelphia, 1838), p.10., Back of block partially obscured by pasted-down paper.
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: 8507., Image of an ornate four-poster bed with a dome at the top; beside it almost at a perpendicular angle is a chaise longue with a small set of portable steps beside it; around the room, seemingly scattered, are chairs, a table, a hand mirror on the ground, and what appears to be a large tub or basin., Signed: Dalziel-Markley sc., Signed: H., Back of block obscured by pasted-down paper., Illustration appears in A dictionary of the Bible: including biography, natural history, geography, topography, archaeology, and literature (Philadelphia, 1880), p. 316.
Block numbered in two places: 9022, also 1076 on small adhesive label on back of block., Image of a boy standing in a wooded area in front of a fountain built out of a pitcher., “V. Grottenthaler Phila.” – Back of block. Vincent Grottenthaler is listed (as a dealer in boxwood) in Philadelphia city directories from 1867 to 1876., Back of block partially obscured by pasted-down paper.
Image of a lion stalking its prey, in a natural setting., Illustration appears in The Union spelling book (Philadelphia, 1838), p.10., Illustration also appears in The Show of animals (Philadelphia, between 1832 and 1860?), p. 6. The Show of animals was listed in American Sunday-School Union catalogues from May 1832 to July 1860., Inscribed on one side of the block with the letter ‘L’., Back of block partially obscured by pasted-down paper.
Block numbered in two places: 3569, also 623 on small adhesive label on back of block., Image of men bowing to a standing man who wears a long tunic and a headdress; many of the men hold crooks; possibly a Biblical scene.
L-shaped block numbered in one place: 3915, also 1020 on small adhesive label on back of block., Image of children filing out of a door; the outside of the building has a sign which says “Sunday School”; all of the children wear hats or bonnets and most are carrying books or Bibles; a decorative frame of vines and flowers along the edge of the block includes a wreath., “Sunday School Dismission” – Inscribed on side of block., Illustration appears in Stories for little ears (Philadelphia, 1857), p. 40.
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 two places: 7083, also 1426 on small adhesive label on back of block., Image of two seated girls and what appears to be a standing young man indoors beside a window; they appear to be looking out of the window, and one of the girls holds needlework in her hands., "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., Back of block partially obscured by pasted-down piece of paper., “Page [?] B[?]” – Inscribed on back of block.
Block numbered in one place: 6889., Image of several children in a room; several girls in the foreground walk further into the crowd, holding hands., “N.J. Wemmer. 215 Pear St. Phila.” – Back of block in three places. Boxwood dealer Nelson J. Wemmer is listed at this address in Philadelphia city directories from 1861 to 1876., Block damaged: cracked., Illustration appears in Child's world, v. 17 no. 5 (1878), p. 1.
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.
Block numbered in two places: 1568., Image of an unidentified bird in a natural setting., There has been talc added to the surface of the block., Tape (inscribed “1670”) on obverse.
Block numbered in two places: 6305, also 33 on small adhesive label on back of block., Image of a man on a horse looking down toward a standing man holding a shovel and a small girl who reaches up toward the man on the horse; buildings are visible behind the man on the horse, and a horse and covered wagon sit before the building; a man appears to be on top of the wagon adjusting something., “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.
Block numbered in two places: 7198, also 1009 on small adhesive label on back of block., Image of two boys and a girl sitting in and in front of a doorway; the boy and girl sitting in the doorway hold hands; an older girl or young woman looks down at them from inside the doorway; beside the door is a barrel with a small basin or bowl under its tap., Signed: I.C. [?], "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: 8958., Image of a white woman sitting in front of a black boy who stands in front of her, speaking or singing; two other boy sit behind him on a bench in what appears to be a church or school; the woman raises her hand slightly; in the background another woman holds a book and faces three seated boys; a white man sits behind a table or counter beneath a sign., “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 one place: 5757 [?], Image of a bust portrait of a Native American man., Back of block obscured by pasted-down paper. Sides of block irregular (possibly cut for reuse).
Block numbered in two places: 8532., Image of a plant., “R. E. Funston. Phila. I Pa.” – Back of block. Robert E. Funston is listed (as a dealer in boxwood) in Philadelphia city directories from 1879 to 1883.
Block numbered in two places: 9740., Image of stylized ferns and flowers, possibly lilacs., "V. Grottenthaler Co., Phila, PA."--Back of block. Vincent Grottenthaler is listed (as a dealer in boxwood) in Philadelphia city directories from 1869 to 1876.
Block numbered in two places: 3459., Image of a man in a top hat walking with two boys; one boy holds the man’s hand, and the other holds an umbrella in one hand and turns back to point toward figures in the street behind him; behind the man and children are a group of three figures on a sidewalk and another figure in the street, pointing at each other and engaged in some kind of interaction.
Block numbered in one place: 3389 [?]., Image of a pigeon [?] in a natural setting., Tape (inscribed “665”) removed from obverse, June 2011., Back of block partially obscured by pasted-down paper.
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 one place: 3757, also 945 on small adhesive label on back of block., Illustration of a boy kneeling on a stool and reaching to put something, perhaps a coin, into the top of a box resting on the seat of a chair., "[Illegible] of a Penny p. 6" – Inscribed on side of block.
Block numbered in one place: 4157, also 1602 on small adhesive label on back of block., Image of a coastline; a sailboat and rowboat are visible in the water; the edge of a low building is visible atop a small cliff on the shore., Back of block obscured by pasted-down paper.
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 four places: 6310., Image of a man being in front of three soldiers in a tent. The man in the center appears dressed in a ragged fashion, and is flanked by soldiers holding swords. He appears to be being taken before an officer, who is seated., ‘The Old Red House, “It can’t be John Hall, p. 235 M.S.”' -- inscribed on side of block., Illustration appears in The Old flag (Philadelphia, 1864?), p. 320. In the story, the ragged man in the center (John Hall) is a deserter from the Southern army standing before Northern soldiers. This title was listed in American Sunday-School Union catalogues from Sept. 1864 to at least 1893., “N.J. Wemmer 215 Pear St. Phila.” – Back of block. Nelson J. Wemmer is listed at this address in Philadelphia city directories from 1861 to 1876., “A.S.S.U” -- back of block.
Block numbered in two places: 7073, also 1439 on small adhesive label on back of block., Image of two men; the standing man looks toward the other man, who sits up in a four-poster bed, and extends his arms slightly; the man in bed may be reacting with fright or surprise, as it appears that several books have fallen from the bottom of his bed., Back of block (and wood dealer’s imprint) partially obscured by pasted-down paper on back of block.
Block numbered in two places: 6336., “…Phila.” – Back of block. (Full address obscured by pasted-down paper)., “Am.S.S.U” – Back of block., “The Old Stone Farm House. M.S. p. 118 ‘He saw a rat running along.’” – Inscribed on side of block.
Block numbered in three places: 8601., Image of a man planting a flag and waving his hat, accompanied by three children, in a natural setting. The girl next to the man is holding a baby.
Block numbered in one place: 6040., Image of a man raising a club above his head, threatening the camel that is putting its head in the door. The camel appears to be looking towards a fireplace. There is an empty bottle next to the man’s feet., “The Peasant and his guest. ‘Please get out of my hut or I will make you.”’ – inscribed on side of block., Illustration appears in The Peasant and his guest : illustrating the history of four boys (Philadelphia, 1862), p. 18. This title was listed in American Sunday-School Union catalogues from 1864 to at least 1893., Signed in reverse: DH [i.e. Henry Dacre?], Back of block partially obscured by pasted-down paper.
