Block numbered in two places: 7067., Image of a tall child who appears to be gesturing to three smaller children about the sundial; the youngest boy hold the edge of the sundial while another boy and girl look on; vines wrap around the sundial and clouds are visible in the sky., 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., Illustration appears in Child's world, v. 16 no. 7 (1877), p. 2, Illustration also appears in Child's world, v. 27, no. 1 (1870), p. 1.
Block numbered in two places: 7695., Image of a bison standing in water, in a natural setting., "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 paper.
Block numbered (inscribed) in two places: 6168, also 1374 on small adhesive label on back of block., Image of an interior scene of two men, one sitting and one standing, regarding a woman lying on what appears to be a fainting couch; the woman holds one crutch in the air, and another crutch leans against an ottoman on the floor., “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., “Nat’s Shoes _ M.S. p. 52” – Inscribed on side of block.
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.
Block numbered in at least one place: 3671., Image of a seated shepherd, with sheep, and another figure in the background., Illustration appears in The shepherd's voice, or, Words of encouragement and words of warning for the ears of the young (Philadelphia, between 1854 and 1893?), frontispiece. This title was listed in American Sunday-School Union catalogues from Jan. 1854 to at least 1893. Caption of illustration -- "The Shepherd's Voice.", Tape (inscribed “2”) on obverse., Back of block partially obscured by pasted-down paper.
Block numbered in one place: 6161 (inscribed), also 1319 on small adhesive label on back of block., Image of three children exiting a doorway or arch with the words “Sunday Sc[hool]” written above it; two girls and two boys are visible., “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: 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 three places: 6373., Image of a man carrying another man on his back. There is a church and other buildings in the background, which the man on top seems to be gesturing to., “Mutu…Assi…” -- inscribed on back of block. [i.e. Mutual Assistance?], “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., Back of block partially obscured by pasted-down paper.
Block numbered in two places: 7353., Image of a man and a boy in a street setting. It appears that the man is holding the boy back or restraining him in some way. There are bags of what appear to be apples or potatoes lying in the background., Illustration appears in Jack Thorn's knife : how he lost it, and how he found it : in short words (Philadelphia, 1893?), p. 86. This title was listed in the American Sunday-School Union catalogue for 1893. Caption of illustration -- "'You young scamp!' said Snow, 'I'm glad I've caught you.'", "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 one place: 8117, also 1158 on small adhesive label on back of block., Image of an animal, perhaps a fox, running beside a low building with a thatched roof; a rooster appears to be beside him., Signed: Scattergood-Howell; the firm is listed in the Philadelphia city directory for 1852., Back of block partially obscured by pasted-down paper.
Block numbered in two places: 4980., Image of a fox in a natural setting., "Fox..." -- Inscribed on side of block., Back of block partially obscured by pasted-down paper.
Block numbered in two places: 3283., Image of a wolf on a ledge in a mountain setting., Illustration appears in The Union spelling book (Philadelphia, 1838), p. 14.
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: 5839, also 44 in one place, 31 faintly in one place., Image of three children playing with blocks; one boy kneels and places a block at the top of a tower while a second boy stands ready with another block; a girl sits in a small chair and holds a pile of blocks in her lap; the open box of blocks is visible in the foreground., Signed: 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. 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., Illustration appears in New book of two hundred pictures, p. 76 and Child's world, v. 6 no. 12 (Jun., 1867), p. 2.
Block numbered in at least two places: 7617., Image of a dove [?], "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 paper.
Block numbered in at least one place: 3501., Image of a Native American man chasing an unidentified animal, possibly a goat [?] up a hill., “Girls … [illegibile] p. 99” – inscribed on side of block., Tape (inscribed "761") on obverse., Back of block partially obscured by pasted-down paper.
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: 3461., Image of a dog [?] in a mountain setting., Illustration appears in The Peasant and his guest (Philadelphia, 1862), p. 44.
Block numbered in one place: 8482., Image of a crocodile in a natural setting, in front of a large body of water. In the background, there is a small island with palm trees on it., Back of block partially obscured by pasted-down paper.
Block numbered in two places: 3646., Image of a man smoking. His hands are either behind him or tucked into his pockets, and a cloud of smoke hangs above his head., Tape (inscribed “868”) removed from obverse, June 2011.
Block numbered in two places: 3548, also 1271 on small adhesive label on back of block., Image of a girl reaching for a book in a cabinet above her head; she stand between a chair and a small table beneath the cabinet; the girl holds one book under her other arm, and there are several more books on the table in front of her and one book on the floor.
Block numbered in two places: 7015, also 1444 on small adhesive label on back of block., Image of a woman in a doorway looking at a boy and a girl; the boy holds what appears to be a book strap holding books over his shoulder, and looks at a kneeling girl who reaches into a basket on the ground., "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., Obscured inscription on back of block., Back of block partially obscured by pasted-down piece of paper.
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: 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: 7367., A woman with her hands on her hips and a spoon in one hand faces a girl who sits on a windowsill and rests her feet on a chair; a pot is behind the woman and they appear to be in a kitchen; another woman looks on from a doorway., Signed: Jasper Green, sc. Jasper Green is listed as an engraver in the Philadelphia city directory for 1872., “N.J. Wemmer & Son. 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., “Ruth Allerton Pag [?]” – Inscribed on back of block., Illustration appears in Ruth Allerton, the missionary’s daughter, frontispiece.
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 three places: 7701., Image of a standing bird in a natural setting, with a nesting bird in the background., "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: 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.
L-shaped block numbered in two places: 3739, also 1021 on small adhesive label on back of block., Image of two boys who appear to be planting something in a tree-lined area; they stand at the end of a long ditch or mound of dirt; one kneels and reaches toward the ground and the other stands and looks downward; a third boy leans over a wooden fence and regards them; buildings are visible in the distance.
Block numbered in one place: 3366, also 714 in one place., Image of what appears to be a young boy wearing a top hat and boots, both too large for him; also wears a loose robe and balances an overturned broom on his shoulders and a spoon on his knee; a girl looks into the room through a doorway., Illustration appears in Child's world, v. 18 no. 3 (1879), p. 3.
Block numbered in two places: 6039., Image of a man (a minister?) sitting in a chair with a book, while four young standing girls share a book and face 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., “Annals of the Poor p. 212 ‘I frequently used to assemble this little group’” – Inscribed on side of block., Illustration appears in New book of two hundred pictures, p. 106., Illustration also appears in Child's world v. 5 no. 5, p. 2.
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 two places: 5506., Image of three lions attempting to drag down a buffalo, in a natural setting., Illustration appears in The Lake and the desert, or Missionary adventures in southern Africa (Philadelphia, between 1864 and 1870?), opp. p. 130., This title was listed in American Sunday-School Union catalogues from 1864 to at least 1870., “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.
Block numbered in two places: 3555., Image of two men holding spears; one man wears a headdress and is seated in a chariot pulled by two horses; the other man appears to be standing in or on the side of the same chariot; the second man points to the side, where several other men holding spears stand, and what appears to be a large wave is rising (Bible Exod. 14, the Egyptians in the Red Sea)., “[?] Part II [?] 6” – Inscribed on side of block.
Block numbered in two places: 5688., Image of a standing woman and girl indoors looking at a seated man weaving a basket., “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., “Margaret Forbes p. 75” – Inscribed on side of block., Illustration appears in New book of two hundred pictures, p. 56.
Block numbered in two places: 5240., Image of a tiger crouched in a natural setting., “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 three places: 6593, also 372 on small adhesive label on back of block., Image of a man wearing a turban gazing forward while holding what appears to be a long pipe to his lips; a child crawls on the floor and a young woman or older girl sits behind him on what appears to be a loft bed or other high piece of furniture., “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: 6125, Image of two young girls leaning against a wall of square stones eating what appears to be bread; a small dog is by their side., “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., “Supper-time.” – Inscribed on side of block., Back of block partially obscured by pasted-down paper.
Block numbered in one place: 3377., Image of a cow in a natural setting., Illustration appears in Four seasons, Child's home library series no.10 (Philadelphia, between 1857 and 1870?), p. 4.
Block numbered in two places: 8595., Image of a man wearing a turban or cloth head covering and holding a staff, facing a woman; behind the man is a small boy also holding a staff; on one side of the street are open air stalls with thatched roofs, and a man gestures to a vendor; on the other side a man sits in or drives a small cart; elsewhere figures are standing or sitting in the distance; there are many trees around the street, including some palm trees., Signed: Bryant [i.e., Henry Bryant?], 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 one place: 3575, also 1256 on small adhesive label on back of block., Image of nine children gathered closely around a small table in a building with wood walls, perhaps in a one-room schoolhouse; a woman seated on the other side of the table and holds a book; most of the children hold or share slates or books; one girl stands and hangs an article of clothing on a hook or peg on the wall., Back of block partially obscured by pasted-down paper.
Block numbered in two places: 7084, also 1431 on small adhesive label on back of block., Image of a woman looking over her shoulder toward an approaching horse pulling a cart or wagon in the distance; behind the horse is a building with a small cloud of smoke blowing out of its chimney.
Numbered in two places: 5224., Image of a seated woman handing flowers to a boy in bed., “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.
Block numbered in two places: 6605, also 1219 on small adhesive label on back of block., Image of a standing man and a crouching woman who regard a small child who stands and places her hands on the back of a pram; the three appear to be inside a walled courtyard., "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., Illegible inscription on side of block.
Block numbered in two places: 3267., Image of a goat running in a natural setting., Illustration appears in The Union spelling book (Philadelphia, 1838), p. 9.
